# English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory

> Midtjylland’s English lessons help players succeed in the Premier League.
- Title: English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory | Shortify
- Summary: Midtjylland’s English lessons help players succeed in the Premier League. Midtjylland’s mandatory English lessons prepare players for international football…
- Keywords: midtjylland, english lessons, crystal palace, darío osorio, transfer window, premier league, fc ebedei academy, nigeria, sports, English, lessons, power
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/english-lessons-midtjylland-talent-factory-transfer-window
- Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: midtjylland, english lessons, crystal palace, darío osorio, transfer window, premier league, fc ebedei academy, nigeria, sports
## Midtjylland’s transfer success
Midtjylland sold players for €62m to Crystal Palace and Trabzonspor in 48 hours, with €25m to Club Brugge.
## English lessons critical for players
Midtjylland requires mandatory English lessons three times a week so players can communicate with coaches within six months.
## Osorio’s Premier League move
22-year-old Darío Osorio joined Crystal Palace on loan with an obligation to buy for £22.3m next summer.
## Nutrition and integration
Midtjylland adjusted Osorio’s nutrition plan after he struggled with energy levels from eating white bread.
## Osorio’s performance
Osorio scored eight league goals in his first season with Midtjylland after being signed in August 2023.
## New recruit Martínez
Midtjylland signed 20-year-old David Martínez for €7.3m, a Danish record, to fill the void left by Osorio and Djú.
## Future success
Midtjylland aims to win the league for the first time since 2024 with players from their Nigerian academy.
## Key takeaway

Midtjylland’s mandatory English lessons prepare players for international football success, with Darío Osorio joining Crystal Palace after being schooled in communication and nutrition.