Paris Brunner’s brace against Marseille makes him Monaco’s early-season revelation | OneFootball

Paris Brunner’s brace against Marseille has underlined his emergence as Monaco’s early-season revelation, the 20-year-old suddenly delivering after a patient wait.

He arrived in 2024 and spent time on loan at Cercle Bruges before returning last season, yet saw only one start under Adi Hütter then Sébastien Pocognoli. According to Nice-Matin, his personality raised eyebrows at times, but he now seems better acclimatised and happier.

Five goals in pre-season earned him a chance in competitive matches and he has seized it. Regularly picked by Filipe Luis, the number 29 already has four goals to his name.

Against Marseille he struck twice, the second blending control and audacity after a duel with Geoffrey Kondogbia as he spun into space and finished. He acknowledged he has scored prettier goals in youth football, but felt this one meant more.

Filipe Luis has highlighted his impact in training and matches, citing his goals, pressing and recovery work. The coach says he is eager to learn and must keep his ambition and passion.

Earlier signs were more mixed. Physically strong and talented, he lacked the extra spark and could appear nonchalant, struggling to fully mesh with the team, and Hütter was unconvinced by his demeanour. A fresh start under Filipe Luis has hit the right button, and a more mature, accepted Brunner is flourishing to Monaco’s benefit.

Source: Nice-Matin

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