Before the breakup, due to the refusal to renew the contract expiring next June, Oumar Solet he was a pillar of Salzburg, with over 100 appearances in four years (106 appearances, with four goals and five assists, winning three championships and an Austrian cup). However, the lack of transfer and the defender’s intention to leave Austria ruined relations with the club, leading to the termination of the contract. A circumstance that made Udinese’s fortune, capable of convincing the former Lyon player to choose the Juventus project despite the fact that there was no shortage of offers.
The technical characteristics
Solet is known for his imposing physicality, standing 1.92 m tall, which allows him to be dominant in aerial duels. In addition to this, he has good speed for a defender of his size, which allows him to also be effective in one-on-one situations and defensive recoveries. His tackling and anticipation skills are noteworthy, making him a solid and reliable defender.
From a technical point of view, Solet is skilled at playing with his feet, a quality increasingly required in modern central defenders. He is able to initiate the action from the back with precise passes and a good vision of the game, facilitating the construction of offensive maneuvers from the defense. Furthermore, his versatility allows him to also play as a right-back, thus offering different tactical options to the coach.