Tottenham Hotspur have secured the season-long loan of France international Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain. The forward will don the No. 39 shirt and is expected to provide a crucial offensive spark for manager Thomas Frank’s squad amid Champions League commitments.
Having spent the latter half of last season on loan at Juventus—where he demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess with 10 goals in 22 appearances—Kolo Muani arrives at Tottenham without any obligation or option to buy. The deal was described by club insiders as a straightforward loan, enabling Spurs to bolster their attacking options for the season ahead.
Born on December 5, 1998, in Bondy, France, Randal Kolo Muani started his professional career at Nantes. He later made a significant impact at Eintracht Frankfurt, tallying 26 goals in 50 appearances, which earned him a blockbuster move to PSG in 2023 for a fee nearing €75–95 million. Although his time in Paris brought silverware—including Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups—he struggled to replicate his Bundesliga form.
The move to Juventus in January offered a new lease on form and confidence. There he rediscovered his rhythm, scoring eight goals in 16 Serie A games—impressive enough to rekindle interest from other clubs, especially Tottenham.
Thomas Frank, Spurs’ head coach, was effusive in his praise upon the announcement: “Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team. He’s a good age, in the prime of his career… gives us a different option in the final third being able to play out wide and through the middle.”
From Kolo Muani’s perspective, the move offers an important stage to prove his worth. “I’m really happy and very proud to be at such a great club,” he declared. “I can’t wait to meet my team-mates, all the fans and to get out on the pitch. I know what the coach expects from me. I will fight hard for the shirt, the club and the fans. I will give everything for this team.”
For Tottenham, the loan arrives at a time of necessity and strategy. Dominic Solanke’s injury and the demand of a Champions League campaign meant fresh attacking depth was essential. Kolo Muani, versatile and experienced, fits the bill perfectly.
For Kolo Muani, this loan offers a chance to escape the shadows of expectations that loomed large during his time at PSG. He previously addressed the immense pressure of his hefty transfer fee and being a French player in Paris—factors that he acknowledged affected his form. He clarified that his challenges in Paris were not due to a rift with coach Luis Enrique, whom he described as supportive, but rather the burden of expectations.
Tracing his journey—from youth setups at Nantes to Bundesliga success, his costly transfer to PSG, a revival at Juventus, and now this latest move to the Premier League—Kolo Muani’s career has been rich with high-profile moments and unforeseen turns.
Honours earned include a Coupe de France with Nantes, domestic league titles with PSG, and success in Germany, and he was a vital part of France’s run to the 2022 World Cup final.
As Tottenham prepare for upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League clash against PSG in Paris on November 26, Kolo Muani’s form and adaptability will be under keen scrutiny.