Scout Report – Joris Gnagnon
Antonio Conte is proving to be one of the smartest managers in England at the moment as he has already signed some top class players, winning the league title in his first season as a manager in England. His side have started the current season with a bang, and look like favourites to go all the way yet again, but it looks like Conte is already planning for the future.
Reports have emerged, claiming that he was looking to sign Joris Gnagnon, who, however, refused a move to Stamford Bridge. For fans not so familiar with Ligue1, here is a scout report of Gnagnon.
History
Born and brought up in Bondy, France, the 20-year old started his youth career with FC Clichois and moved back and forth from FC Montfermeil, before settling at Rennes back in 2014. He spent just two seasons in the youth squad and was promoted to the senior squad last year, where he turned into a first team star straight away.
A central defender by trait, Gnagnon has started every game for the French side this season and made 27 league appearances last season, thus making him an established player in the domestic circuit in France already. He also made a name for himself in the international circuit, making a couple of appearances at the back for the French U20 national side. However, he has chosen to represent Ivory Coast at international level and was called up to their senir squad on May 19, 2017.
Playing Style
Known for his ability to read and understand the game, the 20-year old is a strong tackler, who is not afraid to throw himself around. With loads of concentration, the right discipline and mindset for a defender, Gnagnon is showing great promise at the highest stage in France.
With his physical approach to the game, he is already troubling the best of the attackers in Ligue1 and is quickly making a name for himself as one of the best in his age group. He is also a threat from set pieces at the other end but he needs to work on his ability to keep possession of the ball and release it with precision.
Future
With all his flaws, he is still 20, is only going to get better, and is a star for the future. He has shown enough promise for Chelsea to scout for him extensively and though it has been reported that he rejected a chance to join the English champions in the summer transfer window, it is now understood, that Chelsea have stepped up their efforts and so they are expected to sign him at the end of the season.
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