Juventus’ plans to secure Franco-Congolese forward Randal Kolo Muani on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain have been thrown into doubt following a managerial change at the Italian club
. The French-born striker, who also holds Congolese nationality, joined Juve on loan during the winter transfer window, but his future now appears uncertain as the club reassesses its attacking options.
Kolo Muani’s arrival in Turin was seen as an opportunity for the forward to revive his form after struggling for consistent playing time at PSG.
Despite the loan deal not including a purchase option, Juventus quickly signaled their intent to sign him permanently, impressed by his performances under former manager Thiago Motta.
The 25-year-old striker made an immediate impact, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 11 appearances across all competitions.
However, Juve’s recent coaching change has altered the trajectory of Kolo Muani’s time in Italy. The club parted ways with Motta following a string of inconsistent results, bringing in Igor Tudor as his replacement. The managerial switch has led to a reshuffle in the squad, with Kolo Muani among those affected.
In Tudor’s first match in charge, a 1-0 Serie A victory over Genoa on Saturday, the former Nantes forward was left on the bench for the entire game.
Instead, Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic was preferred in the starting lineup, signaling a potential shift in Juventus’ attacking hierarchy.
The decision to sideline Kolo Muani raised questions about his role under the new coach and whether he remains a priority for the club going forward.
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Juventus may now reconsider their initial plans to negotiate a permanent transfer for Kolo Muani.
PSG are reportedly demanding €60 million for the French international, a price tag that Juve’s management could be reluctant to meet given the uncertainty surrounding his role under Tudor.
The club is now exploring alternative striking options ahead of the summer transfer window, potentially leaving Kolo Muani in limbo.
With his future hanging in the balance, the coming weeks could prove decisive for Kolo Muani, as both Juventus and PSG weigh their next moves.
