Midtjylland completes profitable summer transfer window with key departures

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Midtjylland completes profitable summer transfer window with key departures
Summary

Midtjylland, a Danish club with 17 nationalities represented in its squad, has successfully concluded a summer transfer window marked by significant player sales. The club has generated over €200m (£170m) since 2018, with the recent departures of striker Franculino Djú to Trabzonspor and forward Darío Osorio on loan to Crystal Palace potentially adding €62m (£53.2m). Other notable exits include winger Aral Simsir and defender Lee Han-beom, who moved to Club Brugge for €25m. The club also welcomed new signings, such as 20-year-old Venezuela international David Martínez from LAFC, as they look to build on their success.

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  • •Midtjylland has 17 nationalities in its squad.
  • •Club made over €200m in sales since 2018.
  • •Djú and Osorio sales could net €62m.
  • •Simsir and Lee also transferred for €25m.
  • •New signing David Martínez joins from LAFC.
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In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer window If there is a secret to Midtjylland’s success in the transfer market then it starts in the classroom. Before this summer the Danish club renowned for an innovative approach had banked more than €200m (£170m) in sales since 2018, and they have just enjoyed the most profitable window in their short history. The departure of the Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino Djú for Trabzonspor and the Chile forward Darío Osorio’s move to Crystal Palace on loan with an obligation to buy will potentially bring in €62m (£53.2m), with both deals completed in 48 hours at the end of the window. That followed the departures of the homegrown winger Aral Simsir and South Korean defender Lee Han-beom for Club Brugge for another €25m. The next batch of recruits included David Martínez, a 20-year-old Venezuela international from the MLS side LAFC. “I think hectic will be a good word,” says the technical director, Kristian Kjær, of the past couple of months. Continue reading...

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