Despite the buzz surrounding prestigious European football clubs such as Barcelona and AC Milan, Cameroonian player Nicolas N’Koulou remains affiliated with Olympique de Marseille. The question lingers: for how much longer will this association endure?
In the elite circles of European football, such as Barcelona and AC Milan, rumors have circulated regarding the future of Cameroonian defender Nicolas N’Koulou. Despite the glamour associated with clubs of this stature, N’Koulou remains affiliated with Olympique de Marseille, sparking speculation about the duration of his stay on the Cannebière.
Amidst the fervor of the summer transfer window, N’Koulou found himself with the Marseille club on Thursday, August 2, in Turkey, participating in the first leg of the Europa League preliminaries against Eskisehirspor, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Commencing the 2012-2013 season in the colors of the French League Cup champions, N’Koulou’s future within Steve Mandanda’s defensive lineup remains uncertain. Despite his declaration of being “from Marseille” and emphasizing focus on the upcoming season, the 22-year-old Cameroonian international might find himself under the guidance of a coach other than Eli Baup in the weeks to come.
Notably, the expressed interest from AC Milan in acquiring N’Koulou has caught the attention of his agent, Maxime Nana. He acknowledges the significance of a major European club expressing interest in his client, even though direct contact with an AC Milan manager has not yet occurred. AC Milan, in pursuit of rejuvenating its squad and having accumulated substantial funds from the sale of Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to PSG, may contemplate making an offer for the former resident of Kadji Sport Académie.
Given Marseille’s financial constraints, the possibility of N’Koulou departing becomes plausible if an attractive offer materializes from one of these prestigious clubs seeking to enlist the services of the talented central defender. Although N’Koulou arrived in Marseille from AS Monaco last season for a four-year contract, the certainty of his continuation beyond the contractual period remains uncertain.
