Sunday afternoon, the 2022 World Cup delivered its verdict. Lionel Messi’s Argentina was crowned against the Blues (3-3, 4-2 on tab). Back in France on Monday, the Blues will enjoy a few days off with family or friends. After the end of year festivities, the Tricolores will quickly return to the club. The opportunity also for some to settle their future, since they are concerned by the winter transfer market 2023. This is the case of Benjamin Pavard. The versatile right side did not experience an obvious World Cup. The staff even recognized Pavard discomfort.
Pavard favors a departure from Munich
Arrived in the shoes of a holder, he lost his place after the first match against Australia in favor of Jules Koundé, with whom Ousmane Dembélé preferred to play on the right side. Even when DD rotated against Tunisia in the third group game without stake, they fielded Axel Disasi, a professional central defender, at right-back. A terrible downgrade for Pavard, who no longer played in Qatar. He will return to Munich, where his situation is not necessarily very good. Before the World Cup, he did several interviews where he opened the door to a departure and made a foot call to Serie A.
What has not happened at all within his club, which is nevertheless considering having it extended when his lease ends in 2024. But the 26-year-old Frenchman would not like to stay and wants to take up a new challenge. who wants to evolve in the axis now. A situation closely followed by Chelsea and FC Barcelona according to SportBild. But Benjamin Pavard, who also counted on the World Cup to show himself, did not have the opportunity to do so. Quite the opposite of Adrien Rabiot (27 years old). The Duke fulfilled his role perfectly in midfield, where he was generally reassuring.
Free Blues in 2023
If he didn’t win the World Cup, he gained credibility. He has already established himself as a strong midfield candidate in the future. Then, he also caught the eye of certain teams or he convinced those who were already charmed. At the end of the contract next June, the Frenchman, whom Massimiliano Allegri would like to keep in Turin, has touches with Chelsea and Newcastle. Despite big offers in the Premier League, the midfielder is targeting FC Barcelona, according to information from Sport. And we can say that it can correspond to what the Culés are looking for, since it will be available for free. A real plus for the Blaugranas who have some financial worries.
In the same contractual situation, Marcus Thuram (25) had a few opportunities to show himself in Qatar, he who came into play several times. He was able to show his qualities, in particular his speed and his percussion. Enough to attract a little more interested clubs, including Bayern Munich, Inter Milan or even Olympique de Marseille. Recently, the Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Borussia Mönchengladbach were ready to let him go for €10m this winter. Whatever happens, the team that will recover it will make a big financial blow since its value is estimated at 30 M€ according to transfermarkt.
The Kylian Mbappé enigma
Selected at the last minute following the withdrawal of Christopher Nkunku, Randal Kolo Muani also achieved a nice World Cup (1 goal). Which has not escaped the notice of two Premier League clubs. According to our information, Tottenham and Liverpool greatly appreciate his profile and are ready to go on the offensive this summer 2023. Comfortable since his arrival at Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, he quickly rose through the ranks. His presence in Qatar and his good entries showed that he had the level to go higher. However, the Germans will not sell it off. Picture announced that Eintracht will not listen to any offers below €60m. According to our information, they even intend to increase the bill to more than 80 M €.
The Monegasque Axel Disasi, approached last summer by PSG, should take advantage of his new status to attract other clubs. Finally, Kylian Mbappé confirmed that he was a very great player. The striker, who extended to PSG last summer until 2024, with an option until 2025, is already talking about him. Especially since we learned in October that he had desires elsewhere since he would feel betrayed by Paris. Even if he publicly denied and Al-Khelaïfi did the same, the doors are not completely closed behind the scenes for Real Madrid, who has his preference, and Liverpool. Absent in Qatar, N’Golo Kanté, at the end of the contract at Chelsea, would discuss him with Barça. The Blues are therefore likely to have a crazy success this winter or this summer of 2023!
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