what does Italy think of the Parisian flop Randal Kolo Muani?

Randal Kolo Muani is already leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Only a year and a half after his arrival in the French capital, the former resident of Eintracht Frankfurt, recruited in exchange for €90 million, will try to relaunch himself in the Juventus jersey. Loaned to the Old Lady without a purchase option, the former Nantes player could no longer remain in this situation where he did not enter into Luis Enrique's plans from the start of his Parisian adventure. This season, RKM has played 14 matches in all competitions, but has only started twice. And in terms of accounting, he has 2 goals scored and 1 assist.

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A record that is far too meager. And since 2023, it hasn't been much better, namely 11 goals and 7 assists in 54 matches, including 23 as a starter. Despite everything, Kolo Muani manages to do well in the French team (8 goals in 27 caps) where Didier Deschamps continued to call him up despite his starving playing time in Paris. Criticized and often mocked in France, RKM will perhaps be able to find a little more peace abroad. Because in Italy, not many people welcome the French with distrust, as journalist Valentina Clemente explains to us. “I don’t think people weren’t expecting him during this transfer window. Juve's situation is a bit difficult. She needed a change. The player is going through a difficult time at PSG. People didn't necessarily know him. As always, there are quite a few articles on how he plays to make people understand what he can bring. »

“He was too criticized in France”

And the feedback from the transalpine media is more than flattering for RKM. “During his career, he was used as a lane player, on the right or on the left, both in a 4-3-3 and in a 4-2-3-1. A versatility linked to his technical qualities, but also to physical strength and dribbling ability which allow him to get rid of his opponent with ease. A complete attacker therefore, who since 2022, has played with one of the strongest selections on the planet: France”écrit Goal Italia. For his part, TMW explains that RKM can be the perfect counterpart to Dusan Vlahovic. “As a center forward, second striker or winger, Kolo Muani is not just a lieutenant of Vlahovic. He is also the ideal partner to support the Serbian attacker. An “atypical trequartista (playmaker who plays between the midfield and the opposing defense)”, a link between the midfield and the attack which offers Juve the possibility of playing two or three up front. »

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An optimism also shared by Giovanni Albanese, follower of Juve for the Gazzetta dello Sportwho also believes that France has not been kind to its player. “In Italy, Kolo Muani is considered one of the most talented strikers on the European scene. Yes, I think he was criticized too much in France. Juve would have struggled to secure a player of his caliber without PSG's willingness to loan him. I think it's a good move“. Finally, Italian legend Christian Vieri has urged the bianconeri fans to let Kolo Muani take his first steps in peace. “I don't know if he is the right striker (for Juventus), it's difficult to score goals. Let's see, let's not put unnecessary pressure on him. Juve have a good group, let's give the new guys time to settle in, they need to improve as a team and get some wins. » Welcomed in a much more favorable environment than in Paris, will Randal Kolo Muani be able to return the favor? Thiago Motta hopes in any case to be able to use it this weekend for the clash against Napoli this Saturday at 6 p.m.