After Giroud, Thauvin and Pogba, another 2018 world champion could soon return to Ligue 1.
This summer, Ligue 1 sees
Several 2018 world champions make their return to French soil. Olivier Giroud joined LOSC, Florian Thauvin put his suitcases in Lens, while Paul Pogba chose AS Monaco. What delight Corentin Tolisso. The new OL captain is delighted with this reunion with his former teammates: “The link is still there. It's positive for Ligue 1. to see them and play against them, it will make me happy. I am happy that they returned to League 1. ”
Benjamin Pavard could soon complete this contingent. The defender, passed by Bayern Munich before joining Inter in 2023, does not enter the plans of Cristian Chivu who replaces Simone Inzaghi. As a result, the tricolor international is at the center of many speculations on the transfer window. The Italian press indicates that an offer between 20 and 25 M € could convince Lombards, while La Gazzetta dello Sport evokes a sufficient amount between 15 and 20 M €.
LOSC is particularly attentive to this file, reveals
Market football. The DOGUES wish to bring back the former Lille defender, trained at the club from 2005 to 2016. Benjamin Pavard is the defensive priority of the northern club. This recruitment would represent the second 2018 world champion to join Lille after Olivier Giroud, a real master stroke if Olivier Létang manages to convince him.
Lille holds her plan B
Other clubs also remain in the running. Galatasaray and Neom learned about the player, but Pavard's financial requirements have slowed the Saudis. The Süper Lig champion remains interested in this versatile side capable of evolving in the axis as on the right flank.
In case of failure, LOSC has a B plan: Diego Carlos. The Brazilian, currently in Fenerbahçe, almost agrees to join Lille, leaving the ball in the Pavard camp. The rest of this soap opera is therefore eagerly awaited by northern supporters.
