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'He will inspire a generation' - Davies' youth coach backs Canadian to shine at Bayern

Alphonso Davies' former youth coach says the Canadian star has everything it takes to not only thrive in Germany, but inspire a generation of young players.

After breaking through with the Vancouver Whitecaps aged just 15 in July 2016, Davies thrived in MLS, scoring eight goals in 33 matches from a wide position in 2018.

The success earned the Canada international a transfer to Bayern Munich, with the German club paying a base fee of $13.5 million (£10.55 million) with performance-related bonuses that total $22 million (£17.19 million).

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Davies' deal shattered the MLS record while also adding to the expectations surrounding the 18-year-old star.