Randal Kolo Muani explained why he rejected Manchester United and Tottenham to go to Juventus.
United has long been admirer of the attacker of Paris Saint-Germain. He was on their shortlist in the summer of 2023, but he came over from Eintracht Frankfurt to PSG for a deal worth around £ 88 million, when United took over Rasmus Hojlund instead.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Kolo Muani was back on the Radar of United this month because they want to strengthen their waving front line. It was assumed that another struggling team, Spurs, would also be eligible for the 26-year-old.
Inspired by the series of legendary French people who have also played for the Serie A giants over the years, he has decided to go to Italy. Kolo Muani will spend the rest of the season in Turin, with Juventus paying a rent of £ 834,000 (€ 1 million), plus extra costs of £ 2.1 million (€ 2.6 million).
He explained the reasons behind his decision and said via Tuttomercatoweb: “I am glad I arrived at a legendary club. I am proud to wear this shirt and play for these fans.
“Among the many French players who have written the history of Juventus, I can't resist mentioning them [Zinedine] Zidane, but also [David] Trézeguet. If we look at more recent times, I would say: Paul Pogba and of course Khephren Thuram, who is doing very well here.
“I had a long conversation with the manager [Thiago Motta]. He told me about his game ideas and convinced me to draw. I can't wait to start training and go up the field. “
Kolo Muani, whose loan could become permanent in the summer, said he was open for his role in the team and added: “Playing is enough for me, I will do it wherever the coach asks me.
“If I really have to choose, I say center striker, because I think this is the role in which I can best express myself. I know that the Serie A is a very difficult championship, and I think I would like to test myself. “
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou spoke earlier this month about the interest of the club in Kolo Muani. The Australian said: “We were interested and looked at a number of players, but we came to the point where we thought he would come to us? No.”
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