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What's a medical in football?
Before a big transfer, players undergo a thorough medical examination. This checks their fitness, injury history, and overall health to ensure they're a good investment. It protects the buying club from signing a player who might be prone to injury, which is why Cherif and Awoniyi are having theirs now.
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