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I don't think the fee was inflated only or even primarily by Pulisic being American. I think Chelsea were afraid of having more competition for his signature in the summer and were willing to pay a premium to (1) complete the deal quickly (rather than leverage his contact situation) and (2) get a player just entering his prime who had already put in good performances for a club playing at a high level with high expectations. Were there players just as good available for cheaper? Probably. But big clubs don't like to take risks on young players without a good reputation and from small clubs - and that criticism is certainly not unique to Pulisic.
Pulisic imo has impressed more in the Bundesliga than Sane had when he left three years ago, and his fee is about 25% higher with rising transfer fees.
Pulisic imo has impressed more in the Bundesliga than Sane had when he left three years ago, and his fee is about 25% higher with rising transfer fees.