Arriving last summer after the end of his contract at Gladbach, Marcus Thuram certainly did not expect to conquer the hearts of Inter Milan supporters so quickly. Upon his signing, the French international was able to rise to the ranks of Simone Inzaghi’s executives, actively contributing to the Nerazzurri’s 20th coronation in Serie A. Performances which also allowed him to see his status evolve in the Blues, where Didier Deschamps now likes to rely on his qualities. But besides the Blues coach and Lilian Thuram, the player’s father, another 98 world champion fell under the spell of the 26-year-old striker: Youri Djorkaeff.
“He is taking a special place in the hearts of Inter fans, but throughout Italy, enthused “Snake” at the microphone of Téléfoot this Sunday. He also has this ability that Olivier Giroud has, which is to make others play. The typical center forward of the France team must have this ability, to play Griezmann, Mbappé, the players who come behind.» Starting against Germany in March, Thuram ultimately disappointed, like the French team. But less than two months before the big deadline, nothing is set in stone. The jump seat of number 9 of the Blues at the Euro is still looking for an occupant, and it should be played between Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani.
