Inter Primavera midfielder Lucien Agoume discussed his move to the Nerazzurri and his progress at the club so far in an interview in today’s paper edition of the Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.
First, he discussed how he reacted when he found out that Inter wanted to sign him.
“I found out about two years ago when I was with France’s Under 16 national team. It was an honor, also because when I was a kid, I loved watching Inter. Of course, I remember the 2010 Champions League final with Mourinho, Zanetti and Milito. Even then I was already rooting for Inter, so when they told me they wanted me, it was exciting. When you play football, the dream is always to get to play in the most important teams. Inter was quick to realise this dream.”
The 18-year-old spoke about his meeting with first team coach Antonio Conte.
“I’d like to say one thing first, it was a privilege for me to meet the mister. Antonio Conte is certainly one of the best coaches in the world, if not the best.”
He revealed which players he follows closely in the first team training sessions.
“Borja Valero because of his experience and because we play in the same role. He has great qualities. But I also look at Brozovic a lot. I’ve matured a lot since I’ve been in Milan.”
Agoume touched on the best players in the world in his role.
“There are many strong ones. Maybe my favorite is Toni Kroos from Real Madrid.”
The Nerazzurri midfielder did not think that he was too similar to Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.
“It’s true, ever since I started playing, they always told me I looked like Pogba, because I am physically similar to him. But if I’m honest, I don’t like the comparison. Not that I have anything against Pogba, he’s an example, but I just want to be Lucien Agoume.”
He touched on his Serie A debut, against Fiorentina in December.
“So far it has been the best moment of my young career. Making my debut at 17 with the Inter jersey, I think, is no small thing. It’s been a great satisfaction. It’s just a shame I didn’t win. I hope to have other opportunities.”
Finally, Agoume spoke about his future and whether that will be at Inter or elsewhere on loan.
“I only think about the pitch, the rest I leave to the people who follow me, my agents and the company to decide. I’m sure they’ll choose the best for me.”
The 18-year-old, who is contracted to the Nerazzurri until 2022, has made nine appearances so far this season for the Primavera squad, for a total of 810 minutes. In that time, he has scored one goal and provided three assists.
