PSG seal €90m Kolo Muani transfer after Ekitike scare
Cameron Smith
- 2 Sept 2023 00:00 BST
- 4 min read
Paris Saint-Germain have clinched the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani moments before the close of the summer transfer window.
There was doubt regarding the move as the Bundesliga side had originally communicated that a deal would not take place unless Hugo Ekitike moved the other way.
The young PSG forward declined a move to Frankfurt and when the window in Germany ended at 5pm, there was concern the transfer would not go through.
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However, PSG persisted and have announced the signing of the France international. As the Bundesliga transfer window is now closed, Eintracht will not be able to sign a replacement.
"Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce the signing of Randal Kolo Muani," the Ligue 1 holders revealed on their official website.
"The French striker, who will wear the number 23, has signed a five-year contract with the club."
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“We are delighted to welcome Randal Kolo Muani - a proud Parisien and Frenchman - to Paris Saint-Germain; to his city and his home. We have worked incredibly hard to get this transfer over the line. Randal is a fantastic French international player and is committed to PSG and our project. I’m so excited to see Randal in a PSG jersey, giving everything for the Club”, president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Kolo Muani added: "It's great to be back where it all began! I was attracted by the club's project. Now I can't wait to get to work and finally play in these colours."
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The Frenchman, who starred for his country at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, earlier passed his medical at the Parc des Princes after Eintracht approved the transfer.
Ekitike's role in Kolo Muani transfer
According to L'Equipe, PSG were furious with Ekitike earlier in the day, as the former Stade Reims man looked to have stopped a possible move for Kolo Muani.
Eintracht wanted to sign the 21-year-old as Kolo Muani's replacement, but RMC Sport reported that Ekitike rejected three separate offers to join the Bundesliga side.
However, despite being turned down by Ekitike, Eintracht eventually sanctioned the sale of Kolo Muani to PSG.
