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Mercato – OM: The world champion sends his application
Published on January 26, 2024 at 6:00 am
World Champion in 2018, Florian Thauvin has disappeared from the radar for a while now. But having returned to Europe in January 2023, the 31-year-old intends to make a name for himself again in France, starting next season. The striker opened the door to a return to Ligue 1 and OM in particular.
Florian Thauvin Hope to follow in the footsteps ofAndre Pierre Gignac, But his Mexican adventure turned sour. Criticized from all sides, the Frenchman returned to Europe,Udinese. Gradually, the player who plays as an attacker regains his effectiveness. The Italian club, which is fighting for its survival in the elite, could serve as a springboard for Thauvin, who hopes that eventually, League 1.
Thauvin is still attached to Ligue 1
” I’m a big football fan so I watch all the championships, but especially L1, I watch all the matches whenever I can, because I’m connected to them. I dreamed of playing there when I was young and I spent almost ten years there. It is a special connection (…) I miss the championship, I also miss life in France. L1 is a championship I know particularly well, in which I did well… » he assured team. A return that could happen as early as next summer.
“Returning to France will be a priority when I leave”
” At some point, if I have this possibility, if a good project presents itself, of course I want to return to L1. But for now, I’m under contract with Udinese (until 2025), they trusted me after my Mexican adventure so I’m happy to be here and there to complete a maintenance mission. Departure this winter? I will study it. To be honest, I’m not in that perspective, despite a few touches, and departure next summer is more likely. In any case, returning to France will be a priority when I leave” said Thauvin, who are hoping for a signal from OM. At the media microphone a few days ago square, The player opened the door to return. A new call has been launched for Pablo Longoria.
