Marcus Thuram has decided. After repelling Parisian advances, as we learned on Thursday, the son of 98 world champion Lilian Thuram hesitated between the two Milan clubs, according to various sources. It was Inter who won the case, according to Foot Mercato. A good deal in sight for the vice-champions of Europe, knowing that the 25-year-old tricolor international is at the end of his contract at Borussia Mönchengladbach. He will therefore arrive free at the Nerazzurri. Member of the French team vice-world champion last winter, during the World Cup in Qatar, Marcus Thuram comes out of a season with 16 goals and 7 assists in 32 matches with M’Gladbach, whom he had joined in 2019 after playing at Sochaux and Guingamp.
Mentioned for several days, the arrival of Geoffrey Kondogbia is gaining momentum. According to Fabrizio Romano, OM are in “advanced discussions” for the transfer of the Central African international, the latter now “pushing” to join the Vélodrome. There is talk of a transfer to 7 M €. Foot Mercato goes further and assures that Kondogbia and OM have already sealed an agreement in principle, while the two clubs are close to agreeing. Only a few “details to settle” would be missing. Aged 30 and under contract until 2024 with the Colchoneros, Geoffrey Kondogbia previously wore the colors of Lens, Seville, Monaco and Inter. He also evolved under the orders of a certain Marcelino, the new coach of OM, on the Valencia side.
After Milan Skriniar (Inter), Marco Asensio (Real) and Manuel Ugarte (Sporting CP), PSG are about to complete a fourth summer recruit with Cher Ndour. Fabrizio Romano goes with his traditional “here we go”, affirming that the young (18 years old) international U20 Italian midfielder from Benfica has chosen to join Paris. There are still details to settle, but doubt is no longer allowed according to the Italian journalist. Native of Brescia and passed by the youth teams of Atalanta, Cher Ndour joined Benfica in 2020. He only played one match with the first team of the Lisbon club. A bet on the future for Paris Saint-Germain, which will not however be ruined in transfer compensation: this beautiful baby of 1.90m is at the end of the contract. He will therefore arrive free at the Parc des Princes.
It was expected, it is now official. At the end of his contract with Borussia Dortmund, Raphaël Guerreiro (29) has joined FC Bayern Munich. The Portuguese side signed a three-year contract, until June 2026. “When the call came from FC Bayern, my decision was made quickly. It’s an honor for me to play for this great club and I also really appreciate Thomas Tuchel from our time together in Dortmund, explained the ex-Lorient. I’m a player who always likes to have the ball – it’s about dominating the game and I want to create chances. I will do everything to win as many titles as possible. This is the philosophy of FC Bayern.
Sandro Tonali in Newcastle, it’s done. Fabrizio Romano ensures that everything is complete for the transfer of the Italian international midfielder from AC Milan to the Magpies. €70 million in transfer compensation and a six-year contract, with an annual salary of €9 million including bonus, which awaits the person concerned in the north of England. Sandro Tonali, 23, was transferred to AC Milan in 2020. He will be the most expensive player in the club’s history.
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