Bundesliga
Thuram rejected PSG and AC Milan and heads to Inter, who have also secured their key stopper
After it became clear that Marcus Thuram would not extend his contract with Mönchengladbach, talk of a transfer to PSG or AC Milan became huge. However, the French striker will probably end up being blown away by city rivals Inter.
After it became clear that Marcus Thuram would not extend his contract with Mönchengladbach, talk of a transfer to PSG or AC Milan became huge. However, the French striker will probably end up being blown away by city rivals Inter.
Although the German side acquired the now 25-year-old striker for just €9 million, having already been in the Bundesliga for four years, the lost profit for the potential transfer of one of the German league’s best strikers must be disappointing.
According to Transfermarkt, Thuram is worth €32 million, while the eventual transfer fee could have been higher without any doubt. However, that is certainly no longer the case as the final details of a new long-term contract between the French striker and Inter are being ironed out, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian striker already parted ways with Edin Džeko a few days ago and now the situation surrounding Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku is being resolved. This leaves Simone Inzaghi with only Lautaro Martínez, around whom other European big clubs are circling.
Thuram, who will also come for free, is a godsend when we are talking about a typical player like the Belgian striker, who scored 78 goals in 132 games at Inter.
Stefan de Vrij stays at Inter
Meanwhile, the Milanese side have been working on a new contract for stopper Stefan de Vrij, whose services, according to Roman, they will secure for the next two seasons, as the Dutch defender reportedly had a very tempting offer on the table from Saudi Arabia.
So far, Inzaghi can certainly be satisfied with the developments in the transfer market. However, as already mentioned, there are also possible departures of some players in play, so we can’t get ahead of ourselves just yet.
The most pressing topic is the departure of Andre Onana, who is being pursued by Manchester United to replace David de Gea. However, Inter are reportedly demanding a minimum of 50 million euros + bonuses, which could discourage the English club.
Source: Football Italia, Transfermarkt, Fabrizio Romano