Few people thought they would see Randal Kolo Muani in Didier Deschamps’ list for Euro 2024. Arriving last year at Paris Saint-Germain in exchange for €90 million, the former resident of Eintracht Frankfurt had a season trouble for the Rouge et Bleu. Supposed to be a starter for Luis Enrique, the former Nantes player quickly slipped to the sidelines. Author of 9 goals and 6 assists in 40 matches, all competitions combined, RKM has not really caused a sensation on the pitch. He especially created a buzz on social networks where his last name was regularly mocked because of his tasteless performances.
However, Kolo Muani is there and there with the Blues. In selection, the Parisian striker is smiling again. Scorer yesterday against Luxembourg (3-0), RKM benefits from the confidence placed in it by Didier Deschamps. “The coach’s confidence is part of my playing time. It’s a pleasure to wear this jersey, to represent the country, I hope to continue like that”he declared yesterday on TF1. Present this afternoon in front of the media in Clairefontaine, the native of Bondy spoke again about the difference in his performance in the selection and at PSG.
RKM does not intend to leave PSG
“It makes me feel good, I’m very happy to come back in blue, to wear this jersey. To bounce back from this season, it always feels good to score, to regain confidence. The coach gives me a lot, I try to give it back to him as it should be. (…) There are quite a few things. I know the players here a little more than those I know at PSG. It’s the expectations too. At PSG, more is expected of me because of the transfer price. I feel this pressure less here, that’s why I play more liberated. »he confided at a press conference, after talking more specifically about his first year at Paris Saint-Germain.
“It was a very, very complicated season. I have never experienced so many difficulties since I started playing football. It’s part of my journey to not give up. Everything was new to me: the coach’s philosophy and system or the environment. It shook me up a bit, I’ve been going well for a few weeks”. Finally, for those who thought they would see him leave Paris after this difficult first year, RKM put things straight. “No, there have been no discussions about whether I stay or go. I feel very, very good here, I don’t plan to leave. » It is said !
