It is the end of a soap opera that lasted all last season and whose epilogue was known for a few days after a long suspense. Tanguy Kouassi, just 18, has signed up for four years at Bayern Munich, as officialized by the champion club of Germany on Wednesday morning, the day after the medical visit. After having aligned it 13 times (3 goals), all competitions combined, PSG had not managed to obtain the signing of its first professional contract, much to the dismay of Thomas Tuchel in particular.
“I am very happy to play for Bayern,” explains the Paris native in the official press release. It is a large club with a long tradition. I really hope that I can assert myself here and have many appearances. I will work hard for this. “
“He is one of the greatest talents in Europe”
Sports director and former local player Hasan Salihamidžić savoring the war, while the French international under 18 was courted by a good part of Europe, in addition to PSG forcing: “We are very happy to ‘have been able to bring Tanguy Kouassi to Bayern. He is one of the greatest talents in Europe. Its privileged position is that of central defender, but it can evolve in several positions. We are sure that he will have a great career with us and that he will be an absolute reinforcement. “
Kouassi will no doubt say more about the sources of his choice, this Wednesday during his official presentation by videoconference. The player had discussed his future in snatches during the season, while the whole club was forcing to sign it. A week before he announced to Leonardo his choice to leave the club, his entourage still assured that he preferred to sign in Paris, which the capital club largely doubts today.
At Bayern Munich, Kouassi will face competition in his sector from Lucas Hernandez, Niklas Süle, Jérôme Boateng, even David Alaba and Benjamin Pavard. PSG side, it is added to the list of players left against the will of the club, including composed of Kingsley Coman, Boubakary Soumaré and Dan-Axel Zagadou.
