The Shortlist: Why Man Utd and more should be targeting Paris Brunner as Monaco sharpshooter catches eye of Germany boss Jurgen Klopp
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German striker Paris Brunner is gaining attention from top European clubs and national team manager Jurgen Klopp following his successful development at Monaco. After a prolific youth career at Borussia Dortmund, Brunner is now establishing himself as a rising star in Ligue 1.
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Paris Brunner started on the path to stardom at just 14 years old when he joined the academy ranks at Borussia Dortmund in 2020. Over the next four years, he scored a staggering 56 goals in 74 appearances across the club's various youth levels, and also made his mark on the international stage.
Germany stormed to glory at the Under-17 European Championship in the summer of 2023, and Brunner landed a share of the Golden Boot with four goals while also scooping the Player of the Tournament award. That winter, Brunner was the hero again as Germany lifted the U17 World Cup in Indonesia, scoring five goals, including one in their final victory over France, and was rewarded with the Golden Ball.
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