Despite the derby win against Darmstadt 98, Randal Kolo Muani’s possible move to Paris is the dominant topic at Eintracht Frankfurt. Sports director Markus Krösche is still soft-spoken, but even coach Dino Toppmöller doesn’t sound very optimistic.
Randal Kolo Muani has scored exactly 25 competitive goals for Eintracht Frankfurt in his entire life. The French national striker scored his debut goal about a year ago on matchday 1 in the 1:6 debacle against FC Bayern 1-0 derby win against SV Darmstadt 98.
The dust-off was not really spectacular after a beautiful body illusion and perfect preparatory work by Philipp Max. The signs that this loose insertion from a few meters will remain in Frankfurt’s memory for a long time to come are becoming more and more concentrated. Because this goal could have been the last of Kolo Muani in the Eintracht jersey.
“I can’t answer how long he’s going to be there,” coach Dino Toppmöller honestly summed up the situation on Sunday evening. Means: The farewell is more concrete.
Paris make offer for Kolo Muani
One thing is clear: Paris St. Germain is serious about courting the 24-year-old shooting star and has opened up poker. The French, financially backed by Qatar, are keen to sign Kolo Muani following the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar and are ready to dig deep. As sports director Markus Krösche confirmed on Sunday, a first official offer has arrived in Frankfurt. The sum offered, which is said to be around 65 million euros, is still far too little for Eintracht. “That does not meet our expectations,” emphasized Krösche.
Kolo Muani, who was only really known to insiders a year ago, has outgrown the Hessians within just a few months and is now a size too big. Kolo Muani only showed an average performance against the lilies. The fact that he still scored the goal of the day fits into the picture: Eintracht depends on the drip of their top scorer and can’t really afford to lose from a purely sporting point of view. “Our basic intention is not to sell him,” emphasized Krösche.
Krösche fights for Kolo Muani
But the change is far from off the table. On the contrary: According to information from Sport1 A second offer from Paris is said to have been received by Eintracht on Sunday during the game. Kolo Muani, who was born not far from Paris, is also said to be very interested in an engagement with the French top team and, according to several French media, already agrees with the Parisians.
In addition to a lavish salary, PSG also attracts with permanent participation in the Champions League and the associated significantly better chances in the national team. No one can blame Kolo Muani, who earns comparatively little at Eintracht, for pondering.
As the Frankfurter Rundschau reports, Kolo Muani was in the French capital on Thursday for negotiations. Officially, he was absent from the Frankfurt training session due to an upset stomach. One thing is clear: Kolo Muani does not see his future in Frankfurt.
Krösche is combative
Squad planner Krösche, who has clear price ideas of around 100 million euros and always emphasized that not to be negotiated with, weighed down all inquiries on Sunday evening and presented himself combatively. “He played today and scored a goal, we’ll see everything else,” he said, leaving speculation about a possible successor in the center of the attack uncommented. “Right now I’m just dealing with Plan A.”
In the past, not only Ante Rebic, Sebastien Haller, Luka Jovic or Filip Kostic showed how fast it can go. As soon as a top club comes and opens the box, it will be difficult for the Hessians.
Toppmöller rather pessimistic
Coach Toppmöller, who still has a lot of work to do with the Frankfurt offensive with Kolo Muani, sounded a little less optimistic at the press conference. “I would like to answer it positively,” he replied when asked about the possible departure of his best striker. “In the end it’s an economic question. We work with the guys who are there.”
Clear message: If everything goes as normal and Paris shifts up a gear, Kolo Muani’s days and goals at Eintracht are numbered. The French are called to higher things.
