France player, Marcus Thuram is in the news for all the right reasons after his lively cameos at the World Cup.
Keeping that in mind, we have answered all the questions on several football fans’ minds about the talented striker.
Marcus Thuram Profile
Full name: Marcus Lilian Thuram-Ulien
Age: 25
Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 6th August 1997
Place of birth: Parma, Italy
Salary: £82,000-a-week
Position: Forward
Club: Borussia Monchengladbach
Is France player, Marcus Thuram the son of a World Cup winner?
The answer is yes.
World Cup winner Lilian Thuram is indeed the father of Marcus Thuram, who is also just one game away from winning the tournament.
However, unlike his father who is hailed as one of the greatest defenders, the Borussia Monchengladbach star operates as a striker.
Lilian Thuram famously functioned as both a centre-back and a right-back during his playing days.
However, Marcus Thuram is much more comfortable playing as a traditional No.9, who can also do a job as a winger.
Thuram is flying this season and the stats don’t lie
The France goalscorer is having one hell of a campaign for Gladbach, with 10 goals and 3 assists to his name in the Bundesliga.
Scoring 3 goals in the DFB Pokal as well, Thuram has been on fire this season.
The highly-rated striker’s blend of lethal finishing, mobility and expert positioning has made him a nightmare for defences around Germany.
While a glimpse at Thuram’s performances are indicative of why he is the complete striker, the numbers just go to show how excellent he has been all season.
Which clubs want to sign the France player?
As per a report by Calciomercato, Inter Milan are interested in signing Marcus Thuram, and even had a meeting with his representatives.
However, there is interest within the Premier League as well when it comes to Thuram.
90 Min have reported that the former Guigamp sensation is also targeted by the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle United, Tottenham and Arsenal.
While journalist Dean Jones has told Give Me Sport that Aston Villa are also keen on signing the France player.
Clearly, several clubs are big fans of the 25-year-old.
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