After four consecutive tenures in March and Aprilcet hope trained at Paris SG might find out on saturday his premiere “Classic” home : un Bayern-Dortmund de gala where the Bavarians can land their tenth consecutive title of German champions in case of victory.
His partners Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandezthe two world champions, as well as Kingsley Coman et Dayot Upamecano have already played this prestigious duel between the two German giants. For Nianzou, it would be a first (it was came on for two minutes in the first leg in Dortmund).
His chance, he had it for the first time in March, and he grabbed it. In the absence of central defense cadres, thetrainer Julian Nagelsmann fielded him in the league againstUnion Berlin. He gave back a flawless copyet headed his first goal for Bayernparticipating in the wide 4-0 victory.
“Winner Mentality”
“He is very strong in the head, probably our best defender in the aerial game“, complimented his trainer Julian Nagelsmann“overall I am very satisfied with him, he gives his all and his winning mentality is extraordinary.“
German experts already find him similarities to 2014 world champion Mats Hummelsfor his head game, his elegance and his safety with the ball.
The manager has since used it for every game of Bundesliga, centrally associated with Upamecano. He did not disappoint his teammates. “With Upa and Tanguy behind me, I felt good“, assured Joshua Kimmichthe engine of the midfield.
Born in Paris of Ivorian parents, the young Tanguy started football at the age of six in his town of Epinay-sous-Sénart, south of the capital. At 14, he was spotted and recruited by Paris SGwhere he progressed through the ranks of the youth teams until his professional debut.
In December 2019, Thomas Tuchel throws him into the deep end in Ligue 1. Three days later, it becomes the youngest player in the history of PSG to play in the Champions Leagueagainst Galatasaray (5-0), at 17 years and 184 days.
Barred by the stars
More like many other “titis” trained at PSG (Coman, Nkunku, Diaby)he realizes thathe is barred in Paris by stars recruited at gold prices, and decide to try your luck at Bayernwhere it happens in the summer of 2020in the midst of the Covid pandemic.
While the Parisian public had discovered him under the name of Kouassihe chooses on his arrival to make a career now under that of Nianzouhis second surname, by personal choice.
“In our eyes, he is one of the most promising players in Europe“, then said the Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic“his best position is centre-back but he can occupy several positions. We are certain that he will have a great career with us.“
Despite this warm welcome, his debut in Bavaria was difficult. For his first 2020-21 season, the player did, in all and for all, six brief Bundesliga appearances.
This season therefore marks tremendous progress. Play the “Klassiker” Saturday would be for Tanguy Nianzou a new step towards his goal: become one day a manager in one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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