In the winter transfer window, Marcus Thuram leaned in FT-Information from a move to Chelsea. The Frenchman still wants to be the top scorer in the Bundesliga before he leaves Borussia Mönchengladbach on a free transfer in the summer.
Although Thuram is currently stuck in front of the goal, several top clubs are vying for the favor of the 25-year-old. In addition to Chelsea, this also includes Manchester and Newcastle United, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan. There are also rumors about interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Barça’s ace up his sleeve
And then there is FC Barcelona. A new ‘Sport’ report has once again linked Thuram to the Catalans, citing the ace up his sleeve Barça are banking on: Lilian Thuram would love to see his son in the Blaugrana kit.
“I want the best for my children. It would be a dream for Marcus to play for Barça.”, said Thuram senior recently. From 2006 to 2008, the 1998 world champion himself played for Barça. Meanwhile, his son played in the club’s youth teams. A Thuram move to Barcelona would also be a return.
FT opinion
Unlikely
From an emotional point of view, there is a lot to suggest that Thuram’s choice falls on Barça. But from a sporting point of view it would be a big risk for the Vice World Champion. Finally, Robert Lewandowski (34) is set in the storm center. And there is also huge competition on the offensive flanks, such as Ousmane Dembélé (25), Raphinha (26), Ferran Torres (22) and Ansu Fati (20).
