Premier League 2018/19: 5 most underrated transfers of the summer

#2 Jean Michael Seri to Fulham

Seri joined Fulham against all odds

Jean Michael Seri, the Ivorian midfielder who played for OGC Nice until last season was subject to some intense speculation regarding his future. The central midfielder had attracted interest from FC Barcelona last season, but an official move failed to materialize due to a minor disagreement over the transfer fee.

Seri is a complete midfielder, as his vision and creativity with the ball help him to break the opposition’s backline with some edgy passes. He is a workhorse at the centre of the park, as he relies on his defensive abilities coupled with the tendency to drive the team ahead from deeper positions. He is athletic and can affect the proceedings in both the boxes.

Seri is technically equipped and physically dominant, something that might allow him to adapt quickly in the Premier League. Moreover, his move a club who had just been promoted to the first division came as a surprise, and Fulham might have pulled out a wicked transfer coup by luring the Ivorian midfielder.

Maybe, due to his inconsistent performances in the previous season, the interest from big clubs cooled down, and Seri had to settle for Fulham. However, it wouldn’t be unfair to say that the player deserves to play in a better, higher-ranked club.

Anyways, whatever the circumstances that led to this transfer might have been, it is inarguable that Fulham have unearthed a gem by landing Seri.