Randal Kolo Muani’s Impressive Start at Juventus Matches Roberto Baggio’s Record

Randal Kolo Muani, the 26-year-old French striker, has made an extraordinary impact since joining Juventus FC on loan this winter. His recent performance has drawn comparisons to the legendary Roberto Baggio.

In Friday’s match against Como, Kolo Muani scored both goals in a 2-1 victory, including the winning goal just before the 90-minute mark. This impressive feat brought his tally to five goals in his first three Serie A appearances for Juventus. The last player to achieve such a remarkable start for the club was Roberto Baggio in the 1990-91 season, who also scored in each of his first three Serie A fixtures.

Kolo Muani’s debut at Juventus’s Allianz Stadium in Turin was equally historic. In the 4-1 win over Empoli, he became the first player ever to score twice in his Serie A debut for Juventus at their home ground.

The French World Cup runner-up joined Paris Saint-Germain in September 2023 for €80 million on a five-year contract. During his time with PSG, he scored a total of 10 goals across all competitions. Remarkably, he’s already nearly halfway to matching that total at Juventus with four goals in just three matches.

Juventus acquired Kolo Muani on a six-month loan for a reported fee of €1 million, with an additional €2.6 million in costs. His contributions have been crucial in helping Juventus secure a UEFA Champions League spot, currently sitting fourth in Serie A, just one point above Fiorentina.

While PSG may be questioning their investment, Juventus is reaping the benefits of Kolo Muani’s goal-scoring prowess. His performances have not only bolstered the team’s position in the league but have also etched his name alongside one of Italian football’s greatest legends.