Premier League’s best imports from Bundesliga

ROBERTO FIRMINO A few eyebrows were raised when Liverpool paid Hoffenheim £29 million for the Brazilian in 2015. He has, however, shown that his work rate is perfectly suited to the Premier League, with Jurgen Klopp embracing that side of his game, and a keen eye for goal, as part of a new way of doing things at Anfield.

MARKO ARNAUTOVIC Completed a move to Stoke City in September 2013. The enigmatic Austrian’s talent had never been in question, but there was a sense that he had flattered to deceive at Inter Milan and Werder Bremen. He has flourished with the Potters in the Premier League and has been joined by plenty more creative influences.

SHINJI OKAZAKI Joined Leicester City from FSV Mainz in the summer of 2015. Arrived in England boasting an impressive strike rate in the Bundesliga, but is seen as more of a hard-working forward with the Foxes. Played an important role in a remarkable Premier League title win in 2015-16, which helped to see him crowned Asian International Player of the Year.

CHRISTIAN FUCHS One of several bargains acquired by Leicester City ahead of their stunning Premier League title triumph. The Austria international left Schalke as a free agent in 2015 and headed to England. Had to wait for his chance to impress under Claudio Ranieri, but soon made the left-back spot his own with his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively.

GYLFI SIGURDSSON Returned to British football at Swansea City in 2012 from Hoffenheim. Had previously spent time with Reading, taking in loan spells at Shrewsbury and Crewe. More mature and assured in his game when joining the Swans, he did enough to earn a permanent move to Tottenham.

LEROY SANE One of the most sought-after talents in Europe when Manchester City signed him for £37 million from Schalke in 2016. Still only 21 years of age, he’s seen as an exciting part of the present and future at the Etihad Stadium alongside fellow youngsters Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.