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Foreign talents often cost less in their early stages of development, and clubs catch the moment when they haven't been snapped up for big money yet. Plus sometimes it's easier to find a young player ready to play abroad than to wait for a local talent to develop - that's a risk and it takes time. Of course, many clubs develop their own youth academy in parallel, but investing in a foreign player who's already proven himself looks less risky.
Another thing is adaptation. A young foreigner might arrive not knowing the language, culture, or climate, which creates problems both on and off the pitch. A local talent is already integrated, but sometimes it's easier for clubs to sign a foreigner who's already proven himself in his own league than to rely on the potential of an unknown kid. So investing in a foreigner is betting on visible results rather than guessing.
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