Tottenham flop Randal Kolo Muani under fire as Juventus €50m transfer branded a blunder

Former Tottenham striker Randal Kolo Muani is facing growing criticism in Italy after another disappointing performance for Juventus, with his potential €50 million transfer now being questioned.

The France international struggled during his loan spell at Tottenham last season, scoring just once in the Premier League before securing a return to Turin.

However, his second spell at Juventus has failed to deliver the improvement he had hoped for, despite manager Luciano Spalletti continuing to back him.

Kolo Muani endured another difficult afternoon as Juventus suffered a 3-0 home defeat against Lazio on Sunday.

Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb described the 27-year-old as the worst player on the pitch, highlighting his lack of confidence and struggles to influence matches.

The report also questioned Juventus' decision to pursue the striker so aggressively, describing the potential €50 million investment as an "incredible blunder".

Juventus had previously enjoyed success with Kolo Muani during his initial loan spell in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.

That prompted repeated attempts to bring him back, including during his unsuccessful spell at Tottenham.

Former Spurs manager Thomas Frank reportedly blocked a January departure, despite the forward struggling to establish himself in London.

Although criticism of Kolo Muani is increasing, his difficulties may also reflect Juventus' attacking problems.

During his first spell in Turin, the Frenchman benefited from playing alongside Dusan Vlahovic, who provided a more traditional centre-forward presence.

Under Spalletti, Kolo Muani has frequently been asked to operate as the main striker, a role that does not necessarily suit his strengths.

Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade has also faced difficulties adapting to Juventus' attacking system.

Spalletti remains confident in Kolo Muani's abilities, but results are increasing the pressure on both player and manager.

Juventus followed a 1-1 draw against Cagliari with Sunday's heavy defeat to Lazio, raising further questions about their attacking approach.

Kolo Muani will need to rediscover his confidence and goalscoring form to justify Juventus' significant investment.

Spalletti must also find a more effective attacking system, with both Kolo Muani and Newcastle loanee Woltemade struggling to consistently deliver in their current roles.