Antonio Cassano does not hold back in his criticism of Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram, in an analysis that promises to shake up the transfer market and raise questions about the true value of the Frenchman in European football. In exclusive statements during the Viva El Futbol program, broadcast by FCInterNews, the former striker of AC Milan and Roma did not hesitate to question the player’s quality, despite his evident impact in Serie A.
Marcus Thuram, 28, has had a season below expectations, totaling only 15 goals and seven assists in 38 official matches for Inter. In the Italian league, the forward has scored ten goals in 25 matches, numbers that reflect an inconsistent performance for a player of his caliber. However, Thuram has demonstrated his worth in crucial moments, scoring a hat-trick in the impressive 5-2 victory against Roma and netting a vital brace in the comeback against Como last weekend.
Despite shining in Milan, the forward’s future is uncertain, with several clubs from the Saudi Pro League expressing interest in securing his signing as early as next summer. Meanwhile, Newcastle United from the Premier League is emerging as a contender for a potential transfer, fueling the scenario of an imminent exit from San Siro.
Cassano is unequivocal about Thuram’s ability to stand out at top world clubs. “He is not an elite player, everyone has their opinion, but for me, he is a great player in Italy, no doubt. Now, in a squad like PSG or Manchester City, he would struggle to be a starter or even a second striker,” stated the former Italian international. The ex-forward also emphasized that to succeed in teams of that caliber, one must have extraordinary goal-scoring ability, like Erling Haaland, who scores more than 50 goals per season.
Cassano added that he sees Thuram as better suited to a left winger position in a 4-3-3 tactical scheme, highlighting that the Frenchman still lacks something to firmly establish himself at the highest level of world football. “He is still missing something, although it is true that last year he stood out in important Champions League matches against Bayern and Barcelona,” he concluded.
Regarding his contractual future, Marcus Thuram is tied to Inter until 2028, but the club may present a renewal proposal in the coming months in an attempt to retain one of their most valuable attacking assets.
This analysis by Cassano offers a new perspective on Thuram’s journey, fueling speculation about what the future holds for the French forward, between the prospect of a lucrative exit and the challenge of proving he can become a global star.
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This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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