Marcus Thuram was one of the attractions of the last transfer window. At the end of his contract in June with Borussia Mönchengladbach, the French striker had several suitors including the two Milan clubs and PSG. Long announced as close to the capital club, the vice-world champion declined the offer to commit until 2028 with the Nerazzurri. And he doesn’t regret his decision.
In an interview with L’Equipe, the French international (12 caps) announced that he had chosen Inter for his personal development. “You should know that two years ago, Inter contacted me, I played as a winger but they already identified me as a 9. Few of them had this vision. . They had very precise knowledge of my potential development, he explained. I spoke with a lot of other clubs. It was not an easy choice. It was a choice that would define my career. I know I did the right thing. »
The one who scored three goals and delivered five assists in all competitions this season still had a word for PSG: “I’m not asking anyone to understand my choice. I know why I made this choice. I know that people who know football know what Inter Milan represents, the immense players who have played there. When we put on this jersey, we feel that we are wearing a story. There is an extraordinary enthusiasm, when we meet people in the street, they are all talking about the match that is coming. »
“A childhood dream” to be a starter in the French team
After his very good start in the World Cup final against Argentina, and his first goal in the French jersey against Ireland last September (2-0), the former Borussia Mönchengladbach player is starting to become a regular in Didier Deschamps’ lists.
And he confided to L’Equipe his desire to become a starter: “It’s the objective of every French player, right? Yes, it’s a childhood dream for me. This is also what gets me up in the morning. It is the essence of my job to succeed in becoming a starter one day. I know what I want, I know what I am doing, I know the sacrifices I have made and will make to get there. I always have the same goal: to become the best version of myself. What I want is to progress. And today I do. » The message for Deschamps has gotten through.
