Will Barcelona go in for Marcus Thuram?
Marcus Thuram interested in FC Barcelona
Marcus Thuram is being offered to FC Barcelona as his agent looks to secure his future ahead of the coming summer.
The Frenchman’s contract at Borussia Monchengladbach runs out in the summer. This implies that he is free join any club of his choice as a free agent.
The Catalans are interested in a player of his profile and are impressed with his versatility. As per Mundo Deportivo, the fact that he is available for free will definitely be a reason to consider since the Barca is cash-ridden.
Apart from that, Marcus also holds a family tie since his father, Lilian Thuram had played for the Catalans for a couple of seasons.
However, Barca is not the only club interested in the winger. Clubs like Chelsea, PSG, Atletico, Inter and Manchester United are all waiting for the opportunity to pounce on the Frenchman.
What did club executive Roland Virkus say?
In the meanwhile, Gladbach chief Roland Virkus has already confirmed that this will be Marcus Thuram’s last season at the club and he will be free to leave at the end of the season.
In conversation with Sport1, he said “We have to accept that there are even bigger clubs where Marcus might go. The fact that players will leave us for free is not a positive situation and I am not going to sugarcoat this.”
Thuram has been in great form this season, having scored 11 goals in 21 Bundesliga games.
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