Between 2001 and 2006, Lilian Thuram was part of Juventus’ formidable backline. The 1998 World Cup hero he was part of the Bianconeri alongside Parma’s Gianluigi Buffon, before leaving for Barcelona amid the Calciopoli scandal.
The defender retired from the sport a long time ago, but his son Marcus now carries the torch.
Although the 25-year-old has his father’s imposing physique, he turned out to be a good attacker rather than a defender.
According to German media reports via Calciomercato, Juventus are aware of Marcus Thuram and could attempt an onslaught in January.
As the source explains, Juan Cuadrado is increasingly coming out as a fullback, leaving Max Allegri out of options on the wings. For his part, Thuram is a versatile striker who can play both as a striker and as a winger.
The Frenchman has been at Borussia Mönchengladbach since 2019, but his contract will expire at the end of the season. Therefore, he should be available at a reduced price this winter, like his former teammate Denis Zakaria last season.
This term, the Sochaux youth product has been on fire, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in his ten Bundesliga appearances. He also scored a hat-trick in his only domestic cup appearance.
