Randal Kolo Muani has explained why his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur did not go as planned, saying his focus was already on getting back to Juventus. In an interview published by Tuttosport, the 27-year-old said there were “several things” that did not work during his time in London, but he framed the biggest issue as personal rather than tactical.
“For me, it was something more personal. I think my mind was a bit elsewhere. I wanted to return to Juventus,” he said, adding that not every season can be positive and describing the experience as one he learned from. The comments give a clearer picture of a move that produced limited returns for Tottenham, which brought him in on loan last summer without an option to buy.
On the pitch, the spell was mostly disappointing for Tottenham. Kolo Muani scored one Premier League goal in 30 appearances, and he was also used on the right wing because of injury problems in the squad. In Europe, he was more productive, finishing with four goals and two assists in nine Champions League matches. Even so, the overall picture was of a short-term solution that never fully clicked.
That stands in contrast to his previous half-season loan in Turin, where he had already enjoyed a more successful spell. Juventus were unable to agree a deal with PSG last summer, which opened the door for Tottenham to step in, but the situation has now come full circle. This month, Juventus signed Kolo Muani in a permanent deal, giving him the return he said he wanted all along.
Why the Tottenham move struggled
Kolo Muani said injuries were part of the story too, calling them his first injuries and saying he recovered from them. But he made it clear that his mindset also played a part. In his words, it was a difficult year, though one that leaves him approaching this next chapter with a different outlook.
“For me, it was a year in which I learned something,” he said. “Now it’s a new championship, it’s a new chapter for me. So I think it’s a new version of me.”
He also described Juventus in emphatic terms, calling it an iconic club and saying it was an honor to return. The move was, in his view, the logical continuation of a career that had already included six months in Turin. He said he spoke with his representatives and family, reached an agreement quickly and is proud to wear the shirt again.
For Tottenham, the comments help explain why a loan that carried some upside never turned into a lasting success. For Juventus, they underline why the permanent deal matters: it brings back a player who was more comfortable, and more effective, in black and white.
