Randal Kolo Muani Transfer to Juventus: Fabrizio Romano Updates on Unexpected Twist | OneFootball

Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move to Juventus has taken an unexpected turn. Everything seemed ready to go—medical checks completed, documents signed—but the official announcement is still pending.

The issue? PSG has already reached FIFA’s limit of six players loaned abroad this season. The club’s quota is filled with Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Carlos Soler (West Ham United), Nordi Mukiele (Bayer Leverkusen), Renato Sanches (Benfica), Cher Ndour (Besiktas), and Juan Bernat (Villarreal). Unlike last season, when seven loans were allowed, FIFA has tightened the cap.

This snag in Kolo Muani’s move has left fans frustrated, criticizing the situation as an oversight by PSG. Despite the criticism, the club seems unfazed for now.

What’s the latest on the Randal Kolo Muani setback?

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported new discussions between Juventus and PSG, with the same expectation: the Randal Kolo Muani deal is set to go through.

There’s no uncertainty about the next steps, as PSG plans to recall and sell one of their players currently out on loan. Kolo Muani won’t feature in the Juve-Milan clash but should be ready to play next week.

According to L’Équipe, Juventus claim they were only informed of the loan issue with PSG between Thursday evening and Friday morning, though the details remain unclear. Reportedly, the Italian club was not made aware that PSG had already reached their loan limit.

This revelation allegedly left Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli furious, with his frustration directed primarily at Pasquale Sensibile, the official managing the club’s loaned players.

Juventus have accused PSG of handling the situation unprofessionally, though PSG insists they were aware of the issue well in advance. However, L’Équipe questions PSG’s version of events, pointing out that the club seemed to be scrambling to resolve the issue on Friday morning.

One potential solution involves Ndour, but PSG remains optimistic that Kolo Muani’s loan move will proceed. Even so, this situation could complicate potential exits for Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio, who are currently ineligible for loans.