If AS Monaco, second in Ligue 1 behind PSG, will undoubtedly rediscover the sweet music of the Champions League five and a half years after leaving it, it can thank its flamboyant youth, the profitable choices of Adi Hütter but also and above all his boss, Youssouf Fofana. Arriving in Monaco during the winter of 2020 from Strasbourg, the Paris native, now 25 years old, is having his best season under the colors of the Principality club.
Sharp in duels, impressive in midfield, the French international with 17 caps is now turning into a scorer. After three goals almost in quick succession in the French team in recent months (against Gibraltar, Greece and Chile), ASM n°19 scores the only goal of the match against Lille this Wednesday at the end with a nice shot from outside the area.
Youssouf Fofana, a highly coveted player!
Asked after the meeting about the reasons for his success in front of goal, the main player assured that he had changed nothing. “The difference is that she’s coming home now (laughs)! I haven’t changed much honestly, I just take my chances when I have to. On the action, I don’t see anyone racing and who to give it to, so I tell myself that I will go to the end and that no one will blame me for having shot. It wasn’t luck, I really placed it!”
Beyond his goals, it was his leadership, his ability to break through lines and offer balls to his attackers that impressed Louis II against LOSC. A new performance of choice which undoubtedly did not escape Didier Deschamps a few days before the Blues list for Euro 2024 in Germany. The summer promises to be bright for a player who will only have one year left on his contract with the Rocher club, and who has no shortage of courtiers. According to our information, PSG has taken information about him. Abroad too, things are going strong since Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal are also on his trail. Prestigious courtiers for a player who will undoubtedly liven up the summer transfer window…
