PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi lambasts Juventus over handling of Randal Kolo Muani deal

The summer transfer window is full of stories that twist and turn until the very last minute, and the saga of Randal Kolo Muani was certainly one of them.

For weeks, it seemed almost certain that the French forward would be returning to Juventus, where he had spent the second half of last season on loan.

Fans of the Italian club were hopeful, anticipating his return as a key piece of their attacking plans for the new campaign.

However, what looked like a straightforward deal slowly became more complicated. Negotiations between Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, the player’s parent club, proved difficult from the start.

There was optimism at various points, with reports even suggesting an agreement was close, but the structure of the deal kept changing.

These constant adjustments and delays eventually led to a complete breakdown in communication.

On deadline day, rather than finalizing a move to Turin, Kolo Muani’s future took a sharp turn. Instead of rejoining Juventus, he was announced as a new Tottenham Hotspur player, joining the Premier League side on a simple season-long loan—without any option for a permanent transfer.

The fallout from this collapsed negotiation has been revealing. According to reports, PSG’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, was left deeply frustrated with how Juventus handled the prolonged discussions.

In a message that has since been shared publicly, Al-Khelaifi did not hold back, making it clear that he felt the Italian club had not negotiated in good faith.

His words were direct: “You’ve been making fool of us for weeks. It’s over. You won’t win this one. I’ll remember how you operated here—you can count on that.”

This kind of public tension between two of Europe’s most prominent clubs is unusual, and it highlights just how strained relations became during the process.

For now, Kolo Muani will look to make an impact in North London, while Juventus is left to reflect on a deal that was within reach but ultimately slipped away.