Tensions are rising between Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus regarding the Randal Kolo Muani deal. Giovanni Carnevali, the Turin club’s CEO, considers PSG’s asking price for the 27-year-old French striker—who is currently under contract with the Parisian club—to be excessive. His comments to Sky Sports also appear to be a negotiating tactic.
“PSG is demanding over €45 million for Kolo Muani. The asking price is exorbitant. Either we reach an agreement, or we look for another player.”
Carnevali’s statement publicly puts pressure on Paris, but it also follows a classic transfer market playbook: portraying the opposing side’s price as unreasonable to secure a reduction or to prepare the ground for a potential withdrawal.
However, PSG has no incentive to cave too quickly, especially if other clubs are also pursuing the player. While Juventus has indicated it has alternatives, it is clearly keeping the door open for a deal. It remains a game of cat and mouse—one that is dragging on…
