Ask OTC: European fan culture, Nicolò Zaniolo’s chances of success, and where next for David de Gea?

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are back to coast through more continental correspondence, as transfers continue to rumble along across both sides of the Channel.We wonder where David de Gea can realistically end up after past dreams of Madrid appear to be dashed. We also ask if Nicolò Zaniolo’s previous European seasons have prepared him for Aston Villa and we discuss just why European football fan culture is so special.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected] ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.