Lucas Da Cunha shines in France debut following Como success

Lucas Da Cunha, the 25-year-old midfielder for Como, delivered a standout performance during his first international appearance for France in a 1-0 Nations League victory against Belgium. Playing in a deep-lying role, Da Cunha earned praise from manager Zinédine Zidane for his composure and technical ability. His performance has highlighted his successful tactical evolution from an attacking player to a modern deep-lying playmaker under Como coach Cesc Fabregas.

Following his breakthrough, interest in the player has intensified among major European clubs. Reports indicate that Chelsea, Manchester United, and several Premier League sides have monitored him, while Serie A clubs including Roma, Napoli, and Atalanta had previously shown interest. Despite interest from Olympique de Marseille, who reportedly offered 20 million euros last winter, Da Cunha has remained at Como, where he recently signed a five-year contract.

Beyond his on-pitch success, the match also sparked discussions regarding the correct pronunciation of his name, which is ‘Da Kouna’ rather than the pronunciation used for Brazilian player Matheus Cunha.