Khephren Thuram, the French midfielder who just completed his first season at Juventus, shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview (as quoted by IlBianconero) with the official Serie A channel. Thuram, one of the bright spots in a challenging season for the Bianconeri, spoke about his passion for football, family ties, and his aspirations with Juventus.
Football as Expression
“Football is something magnificent. I think there are people who can express themselves by writing poetry, others through music. And I believe my way to express myself is to go on the pitch, play, run. It’s a way to show who I am, without really having to speak. I think that’s exactly it: for me, it’s a way to express myself.”
A Special Bond with His Brother Marcus
“I started playing quite early because I used to watch my father’s training sessions. I was with my brother, we always played football since we were little. I have an exceptional relationship with Marcus, we get along very well. I think it’s thanks to our parents, who made sure we were always together since we were kids. Playing against him in the league is a dream come true. Honestly, I couldn’t have wished for anything better.”
Wearing the Juventus Shirt Like His Father
“Playing for my father’s club is something very special, because I see that it’s truly the club of his heart. He always tells me to respect the fans and to give everything when I play for this shirt.”
Memories of Turin
“I was born in Italy, I made my debut here, I spent my first five years of life here. But I still feel more French. I grew up with a French culture, with French parents. I remember where we lived. I remember going to play with my brother. We had a lot of fun. I remember school a bit. I remember what I used to eat. It’s nice to come back to this city. It brings back those few memories I experienced here. It’s nice to see this side of the city that you don’t see every day. Because we didn’t live exactly on this side. Honestly, it makes you want to win trophies with this team.”
Pride in Juventus
“A great club, the most important in Italy, that can help me grow both as a player and as a man, and that aims for excellence every season. I have a good relationship with the Bianconeri fans: they love Juve and that’s magnificent.”
The Spirit of Turin
“Turin breathes football: the fans talk about football, they are happy when the team wins and get angry when it loses and talk about the defeats.”
Ambitions and Goals
“My goal is always to improve, both my strengths and my weaknesses: that’s what I’ll try to do until the end of my career. And obviously to win titles with Juventus, because when you’re at Juve you have to win.”
