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Why sign young players early?
Football clubs often sign promising young talents like Cassiano Kiala to long-term contracts early in their careers. This strategy secures their future at the club, preventing them from being poached by rivals and allowing the club to develop them into first-team players. It also protects the club's investment in their training and development.
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