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By Ben Sundock
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Goncalo Guedes having the best loan stint of anyone ever
On loan from PSG, 20-year-old forward Goncalo Guedes has been lighting the Spanish first division on fire in his short time with Valencia.
After struggling to find time in Paris, the Portuguese player has made the move south to Valencia to try and get some experience. He has done much more than that.
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In 10 league appearances already this season, Guedes has 3 goals and 5 assists and one of the highest average match ratings of any player on the team. He has also quickly become a fan favorite, with many Valencia followers calling for the club to sign him permanently.
Here’s a full story on the forward’s quick rise to fame in Spain.
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