AS Monaco separated this summer from Alexander Nübel, who left for Stuttgart. . The (not so) difficult task of replacing him was assigned to Philippe Köhn. The young goalkeeper, recruited from RB Salzburg for around 8 million euros, has had an excellent start to the season with the club du Rocher, leader in the standings before the fourth day.
On the right side, we find another new Monegasque in the person of Wilfried Stephane Singo. The Ivorian, recruited for 10 million euros, was a manager in Italy last season. Party as holder in his first three matches, he was rather satisfactory. In central defense, PSG signed a nice move by recruiting Milan Skriniar for free from Inter Milan. Long sidelined due to injury last season, the Slovak is giving the best response on the pitch by performing very well since the start of the season. His partner in central defense is Abakar Sylla, recruited by Strasbourg for 20 million euros. The 20-year-old, who arrives from Brugge, is the biggest transfer in Racing history. Finally, at the left side position, Lucas Hernandez completes the defensive line. The 2018 world champion signed in Paris from Bayern Munich in exchange for a check for around 45 million euros. The capital club expects him to bring his grinta and leadership to important moments.
The choice was difficult to succeed in determining three midfielders, but one player stood out. Signed from Rome for only 2.5 million euros, Nemanja Matic will bring all his experience to Stade Rennais. The one who previously played at Benfica, Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma arrives for a new challenge in Brittany. At his side, the watchdog of the Parisian midfield, Manuel Ugarte, poached for 60 M € at Sporting. The 22-year-old Uruguayan international did not take long to get everyone to agree… Finally, Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria, recruited for 20 million euros, completes our midfield trio. The 26-year-old has already played for Chelsea and Juventus. He will be one of the players to watch this season.
On the right, impossible not to quote Ousmane Dembélé. The French striker returns to Ligue 1 after revealing himself in Rennes. If his body leaves him alone, the talented winger signed by Paris for 50 million euros should make many defenders dance. In front, we will bet on the new OM striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arrived at the Vélodrome from Chelsea against 4 million euros, the Gabonese striker should bring his talent and experience to Marcelino’s team. Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) could (should?) have run for this place, but we already have another Parisian to stall on the left, Randal Kolo Muani, recruited for 75 M€ excluding bonuses. Admittedly, he is rather called upon to evolve in the axis with Paris-SG, but he knows how to play on one side, as we saw at the last World Cup in Blue. Main absent, besides Ramos? The new Monegasque Folarin Balogun (ex-Arsenal), who made the heyday of Reims last season.
The 11 type of Ligue 1 rookies: Philippe Köhn (Monaco) – Wilfried Stephane Singo (Monaco), Milan Skriniar (PSG), Abakar Sylla (Strasbourg), Lucas Hernandez (PSG) – Nemanja Matic (Rennes), Manuel Ugarte (PSG) ), Denis Zakaria (Monaco) – Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG).