AC Milan were strongly linked with a move for Randal Kolo Muani during last season and it would be fair to say his career has taken off since that point.
Calciomercato.com speak about Paolo Maldini and his particular eye for talent, naming Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan as two of his intuitions in particular, and the same can be said for Randal Kolo Muani.
Didier Deschamps has just called the French striker up for the World Cup to replace the injured Christopher Nkunku and while today he plays at Eintracht Frankfurt, it could have been different given Milan thought about a move in the summer of 2021 as they were looking for a striker to work alongside Ibrahimovic and Giroud.
The Rossoneri were looking for a striker to complete the department, and after evaluating different profiles Maldini’s eye was on Kolo Muani, but he was considered at the time as plan B for Kaio Jorge, for whom they had no intention of participating at auctions.
The then-Nantes forward was one of the best young players in his country, and the fact his deal with them was set to expire in 2022 made him even more attractive. A new attempt was made by the Rossoneri the following January when they could have secured a pre-contract, as Maldini believed in him and wanted him in Italy.
However, the player had a lot of interest from different leagues but what convinced him was the proposal from Eintracht Frankfurt: a contract until 2027 and an immediate key role. He already has 19 goal contributions this season, and that speaks volumes.
