Waiting for Kolo Muani: the goalscorer so coveted by Juve revealed by Flashscore France

The French player, although his enlistment is slow to materialize, is the new offensive reinforcement for Juventus, who are looking for alternatives following Milik’s injury. After shining in Nantes and Eintracht Frankfurt, he revealed himself to the general public, notably during his misadventure in the World Cup final against Argentina. We contacted Flashscore France to obtain information about it.

Randal Kolo Muani is the subject of an extended wait. The little imbroglio at PSG, already mentioned, is still blocking his transfer to Juventus, but it seems inevitable. Paris Saint-Germain must first resolve its loan issues, by identifying which one it could cancel.

Once this process is completed, the new Juventus striker will have the opportunity to form a duo with Vlahovic or replace him if necessary. This reinforcement had become essential in the Juventus attack, especially due to the prolonged absence of Arkadiusz Milik, but it also represents a promising option for the future, particularly due to the uncertain situation regarding Vlahovic’s contract. , who could leave Turin if a renewal agreement is not found.

Kolo Muani is an atypical attacker, supposed to provide solutions to Thiago Motta, who had to refocus Nico Gonzalez in an unusual role during his last appearances. The Frenchman arrives on dry loan, but if his performances convince, the Bianconeri could consider a permanent buyout from PSG. However, given the amount of 90 million euros that the Parisians paid for him at Eintracht, we will have to expect a significant reduction to begin any negotiations.

So what are the characteristics of Kolo Muani? How might he fit into Motta’s tactical schemes? We asked the question to François Miguel Boudet, editor-in-chief at Flashscore France.

Hello François, Kolo Muani has arrived in Turin, although it is not yet registered. Can you tell us more about this player?

Hello, Kolo Muani made a name for himself in Ligue 1 with FC Nantes as a top striker. During the 2020-2021 season, he scored 10 goals while providing 9 assists. Sometimes he was also used on the right wings. In 2021-2022, he continued his momentum with 12 goals and 5 assists in Ligue 1. He won the Coupe de France before leaving Nantes, often in the fight for maintenance. Direction Frankfurt, where it really exploded. With 15 goals and 14 assists (23 and 17 in total in 44 matches), he has become a pillar. He also participated in the Worlds, and despite the mistake that made him known during the final, his career remains in constant progress.

Can you describe its characteristics to us a little? Is he a center forward or can he play as a second forward alongside Vlahovic?

Kolo Muani has the ability to play on both wings and as a center forward. He is a fairly complete player, although he is better in the number 9 role. I don’t know where Vlahovic is physically, but I consider him a better performer than Kolo Muani. That said, the Frenchman had a good Euro, showing himself to be the best player in the attack. Currently, he is in good shape with the France team, unlike his time in Paris.

Why this? What went wrong with Paris Saint-Germain?

PSG chose to sign both Kolo Muani and Ramos, each for 90 million euros. These are therefore two players occupying the same position. Furthermore, Luis Enrique, the coach, favors a game without a pure center forward. Additionally, on the left, there is Mbappé and to the right Dembele’s. Ligue 1 does not offer the same spaces as the Bundesliga. Thus, his performances fell, returning to his Nantes statistics (6 goals, 5 assists in 26 matches in Ligue 1). For this season, he has only started twice in Ligue 1 and has not played in the Champions League. The same goes for Ramos. So, Paris effectively acquired two players without real use. It’s a paradoxical situation.

In short, were these two players wanted by Luis Enrique?

PSG’s planning has always been problematic. They invest in expensive players without developing a real project. We see this with Mbappé, Neymar and Messi : Despite their exceptional potential, no strong team has been formed to strengthen the defense. Then, while Mbappé invited Dembele’s to join him, he let him go 12 months later. Currently, the team is capable of competing in Ligue 1, but is too fragile in the Champions League. Al-Khelaïfi, owner of French football, has never found the right method to win the Champions League, despite one of the biggest budgets in the world. Luis Enrique prefers to campaign for a game without number 9, while the club hires two. This doesn’t really make sense.

In Italy, another French striker surprised by arriving free: Marcus Thuram. He is a sensation at Inter. Do you think Kolo Muani will be able to repeat this feat? What is your opinion on a comparison between the two?

Here is another paradox: Marcus Thuram is much more effective in club than in selection, while Kolo Muani is the opposite. Thuram is more physically robust, but comparing the two is complex: Inter play with two attackers, while PSG play without a real number 9, a position in which Kolo Muani has often played. So, if asked who would I choose for a club, I would go for Thuram, while for the national team, Kolo Muani seems more suitable.

The Frenchman arrives on dry loan. Is he likely to stay in Turin if his performances are up to par?

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In the current context, with Luis Enrique on the bench, Kolo Muani does not seem to have a future in Paris. His high salary is also a problem. Juventus may not be able to pay him, or if possible, they will have to part with other players weighing on the budget. Furthermore, I am not sure that Kolo Muani is suited to the style of play in Serie A, which requires a tactical approach and presents small spaces. I would see him better in the Premier League or the Bundesliga. Regarding the amount paid to Eintracht, it is exaggerated and reflects an error by PSG, but the latter does not really care since it has the means to afford it.