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Transfer interest and international standing of Lucas Da Cun

Overview

Lucas Da Cunha, a 25-year-old midfielder for Como, has seen a significant rise in profile following a standout international debut for France. During a 1-0 Nations League victory against Belgium, Da Cunha was praised by manager Zinédine Zidane for his technical ability and composure in a deep-lying role.

This performance has intensified interest from major European clubs. Chelsea is reportedly monitoring the midfielder as a potential transfer target, though they face competition from several Premier League sides, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Brighton and Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth. Securing a transfer may be challenging as Da Cunha recently signed a contract extension with Como that runs until 2031.

On the international stage, Da Cunha is working to solidify his position within the France squad. Following a mistake during a match against Italy, he faced scrutiny but expressed a determination to prove his presence is not due to luck. He noted that his style focuses on technical ability and risk-taking through passing rather than purely physical ball recovery, stating he feels “pleasure rather than pressure” in his new role. Manager Zinédine Zidane has maintained support for the player, viewing errors as part of “collective responsibility rather than individual failure.”

Entities

Lucas Da Cunha · Como 1907 · Cesc Fabregas · France national football team · Zinedine Zidane

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Lucas Da Cunha seeks to prove international standing with France

    France midfielder Lucas Da Cunha aims to prove his international talent following a strong debut and subsequent criticism after a mistake against Italy.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Chelsea monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha

    Chelsea is monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, facing competition from multiple Premier League clubs for the French international, who is under contract with the Italian side until 2031.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Lucas Da Cunha shines in France debut following Como success

    Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha impressed in his France debut during a Nations League win over Belgium, sparking renewed interest from major Premier League and Serie A clubs.

Sources

africafootunited.com · coeurmarseillais.fr · fanpage.it · foot01.com · football-talk.co.uk · football.fr · footballclubdemarseille.fr · frenchfootballweekly.com · kickfootball.fr · lequotidien.lu · ommercato.com · readchelsea.com · soccernews.com · sport1.pl · sportmag.fr · teamtalk.com · the4thofficial.net · tuttomercatoweb.com

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