Marcus Thuram makes Guingamp switch

Marcus Thuram, son of legendary French defender Lilian, has joined Guingamp on a permanent move from second-tier Sochaux.

Guingamp announced the signing Wednesday with a statement on its website, adding that the terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Fresh off a stellar showing with France's Under-20 side at the World Cup in South Korea, Thuram will now make the jump to the top flight, and deservedly so, as his displays with Ludovic Batelli's lot earned the plaudits of pundits and fans alike.

A towering presence, Thuram, 19, can play on both wings or up top as a traditional No. 9, combining pace and power to great result.

Thuram will now form a young attack under Antoine Kombouare at the Stade de Roudourou alongside Marcus Coco (21) and fellow French youth international Ludovic Blas (19)

From the looks of it, Blas is excited to share the pitch with his Les Bleuets mate.