The transfer of Florian Thauvin to Marseille is now official. The player, who underwent a medical examination earlier in the day, has signed a five-year contract with the club. The reported transfer fee is estimated at 12 million euros.
The negotiation process between Marseille and Lille had seen the initial offer from OM at 8 million euros, while Lille was seeking 15 million euros for the player.
Despite the successful transfer, questions linger about Thauvin’s recent behavior, including his refusal to train in the past few days. This conduct has drawn criticism from various quarters, with some suggesting that Thauvin may face challenges living up to his ambitions.
Former footballer Julien Faubert expressed his views, stating that Thauvin’s behavior was a mistake and that he should have considered the pressure in Marseille before making such decisions. He emphasized the importance of having strong shoulders to handle the expectations in Marseille.
Franck Béria, another football figure, noted that at the age of 20, refusing to train could complicate things for Thauvin. He highlighted the significance of the sporting aspect for a player.
Florian Thauvin, born on January 26, 1993, in Orléans, has had a journey in professional football that included stints with clubs like Grenoble Foot 38 and Bastia. He signed a four-year contract with Lille OSC in January 2013 and was later loaned to Bastia to finish the season before joining Lille in the summer of 2013.
