Randal Kolo Muani Waiting for Juventus Switch as Transfer Enters Final Stages

Randal Kolo Muani hopes to become a Juventus player before the summer transfer window closes. Talks between Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are progressing, and he is eager to return to Turin. According to reports, Kolo Muani has made it clear that he wishes to rejoin Juventus despite interest from other clubs.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Kolo Muani spent last season on loan at Juventus from PSG and is now waiting for a permanent transfer. Despite interest from other clubs, including from the Premier League, the striker is negotiating only with Juventus, having already agreed to a pay cut to help the deal progress. Juventus are currently in final talks with PSG about the transfer, which is expected to be worth around €55 million as reported.

Juventus and PSG are finalising an operation expected to be a loan with a mandatory buy option, with discussions now focusing on the structure of the payments and outgoings from the Turin club. PSG are set to reduce their wage bill and recoup part of their investment on a player who joined them for nearly €90 million a year ago. Juventus and Kolo Muani have already settled on personal terms, with the player prepared to earn around €5 million plus bonuses per season.

WIDER CONTEXT: JUVENTUS AND KOLO MUANI

Juventus have been active in the transfer window and are aiming to strengthen the squad after finishing fourth in Serie A last season, missing the title to Napoli according to reports but qualifying for the Champions League. Kolo Muani scored ten goals and provided three assists in 22 appearances during his loan spell and quickly became an important member of the team, helping Juventus secure Champions League football for the current season.

PSG, meanwhile, finished top in Ligue 1 last year with 84 points but struggled to integrate Kolo Muani into their starting XI, the former Eintracht Frankfurt man facing fierce competition and failing to shine in big matches.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR JUVENTUS AND PSG?

Juventus will need to offload players to complete Kolo Muani’s move, and several squad members have been linked with exits as the club looks to get players off the books to seal their final summer arrival. The Italian giants return to action against another Serie A rival, Parma, for a crucial early-season test, hoping to kick-start the season after an inconsistent run. Parma finished close to the relegation spots last season, and will want to have a strong start to the season. The two clubs are direct rivals for a Champions League spot.

PSG, on the other hand, gets back to action against Angers in their Ligue 1 match after defeating Nantes in their opener last weekend, with their transfer plans still active as they look to refresh their attack. All eyes now lie on Kolo Muani, whose move to Juventus is expected to be completed in the coming week.