Four years after leaving Marseille, Florian Thauvin made his comeback in the French championship this summer. The 2018 world champion decided to join the RC Lens after a year and a half spent at Udinese. The 32 -year -old attacking midfielder is committed to the three seasons in favor of Sang et Or, who paid around 6 million euros to repatriate French.
Still a little just physically, “Flotov” had to wait for the 57e Minute of play of the meeting of the 1era L1 day opposing Lens to Lyon (0-1), Saturday afternoon in Bollaert, to make his big debut in his new colors. An entry praised by the Lensois public, and which gave another face to the northern team.
“It is true that when he enters the field, he gives another energy to the team, said Pierre Sage about his flagship recruit of the summer after the meeting. He also acted on the opponent since he must be wary of him. In this sense, I think that his entry was also the sign of our best in the second half. I'm not saying that at all to attribute it to me, but only because he has talent. »»
Thauvin: “An important moment that I was not sure I can relive one day”
A return to the lawns of Ligue 1 strong in emotion for Florian Thauvin, who spoke on his social networks on Monday. “”
Overwhelmed with emotions for my return to Ligue 1, in my eyes an important moment that I was not sure I can relive one day. So grateful to the luck that I have to be able to live my dream every day. Thank you football “, He wrote, accompanied by a video from his leaving the bench.
If he has already shown beautiful things against OL, the great Florian Thauvin is expected after the international break in September. “” Today, I think he has about half an hour in the legsconceded the coach Lensois. Next week, we will try to bring it a little more than a half. And the following week, an hour of play. At the end of the international break, he will be able to play ninety minutes. »»
