Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are drawing closer to an agreement that would see Randal Kolo Muani return to Turin. The clubs are negotiating a loan arrangement with an obligation to buy the France international, according to Foot Mercato.
The proposed deal would see Juventus pay €40 million to make the move permanent once the loan period concludes. Negotiations are at an advanced stage and could be concluded within days, with both parties keen to finalise terms before the transfer window progresses further.
From Spurs struggle to Turin return
Kolo Muani’s potential return to Serie A follows a difficult spell in English football. The 27-year-old scored only once in 30 Premier League appearances for Tottenham Hotspur last season, prompting the London club to decline their option to sign him permanently.
His previous experience in Italy tells a different story. During a loan spell with Juventus in the second half of the previous campaign, the forward found the net 10 times in 22 matches. That form convinced the Bianconeri to pursue a full-time reunion despite his subsequent struggles in London.
The contrast between his productivity in Turin and his drought in the Premier League explains Juventus’s confidence in re-signing a player who already understands their tactical approach and has previously settled in the squad.
International implications
The striker’s club future has taken on added urgency after his international setback. Kolo Muani was omitted from Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the recent FIFA World Cup, a clear indication that his lack of playing time at Tottenham has damaged his international standing.
Regular minutes in a familiar environment could prove essential for his hopes of forcing his way back into the national team setup. Serie A offers him a stage where he has previously thrived, with the Juventus system seemingly bringing out his best attributes.
Should the transfer proceed as planned, the forward would secure a return to familiar surroundings where he previously demonstrated his attacking capabilities. The structure of the deal—loan first, permanent move later—would allow Juventus to spread the financial commitment across accounting periods while securing a player who has already adapted to their system and the demands of Italian football.
For Paris Saint-Germain, the arrangement would conclude a chapter that has seen the Frenchman farmed out to multiple clubs without establishing himself in the capital. The €40 million fee would represent a significant return while removing a high-earning squad player from their wage bill.