According to Gazzetta, the best value-for-money summer signing is back after suspension, ready to be central to Juventus (“the Lady”). Thuram watched from the stands against Udinese and is now poised to reclaim his key role alongside Locatelli, another indispensable player for the coach. Few would have expected such a strong season from a 24-year-old who previously only played in Ligue 1.
He was Juventus`s least glamorous and cheapest midfield acquisition (€20 million including bonuses from Nice). However, he has significantly outperformed more expensive top players like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz in terms of appearances, goals, and overall performance. This season, he has made 46 starts, just one fewer than Yildiz and Locatelli, the most frequent starters for Juventus. He has also scored 5 goals, matching McKennie`s tally. He is the top-scoring midfielder in the league with 4 goals and has already broken his personal season record (4 goals in 2021-22 with Nice).