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Why are players 'important'?
When a club considers a player 'important', it means they are central to the team's strategy and success, both on the pitch and sometimes commercially. Real Madrid views Tchouameni this way, which is why they are reluctant to let him go. Losing such a player could weaken the team significantly and disrupt their plans for future competitions.
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