Johan Lange has been discussing the signing of Randal Kolo Muani, who Tottenham Hotspur signed on loan for the season.
The North London club pulled off a shock move on deadline day, as Tottenham signed Kolo Muani from Juventus on loan.
Tottenham tried to sign Kolo Muani back in January, but the 26-year-old instead opted for a move to Turin, where he had great success.
Johan Lange has now been assessing the signing of the Frenchman and explained how he sees him fitting into Thomas Frank’s team.
Johan Lange impressed by Randal Kolo Muani’s versatility
Lange has said that Randal Kolo Muani’s versatility was a key reason why Tottenham Hotspur were so keen to sign him.
The Frenchman offers Frank options all across the front line, but he is most likely to be used in the number nine role.
Dominic Solanke’s worrying injury update meant that Spurs had to act quickly in the transfer window and complete the signing of Kolo Muani on loan.
Spurs’ technical director has hailed the club’s staff for acting so quickly to sign the striker when the opportunity arose in the final stages of the window.
Lange told Tottenham’s YouTube channel: “I think with Randal, first of all, I’m extremely pleased that we managed to get it over the line. Credit to everybody at the club for acting quickly when a player of that level becomes available.
“Randal is versatile, so he can play across the front line. He gives Thomas and his staff so many options across the front line, where most of our players can play more than one position.
“Again with Randal, coming in here, he’s a player we’ve followed a long, long time, very successful in the French national team a few years ago.
“He’s made his move to Paris, then in the last six months, he also played with success at Juve. He’s played at the World Cup, played Champions League and played for big clubs, so we are very, very pleased and excited that he’s here. He will be another great addition to the squad for the season.”
Randal Kolo Muani could actually replace Dominic Solanke and Richarlison
Kolo Muani could actually be coming to Tottenham to replace both Solanke and Richarlison as the first-choice number nine.
Despite Richarlison’s strong start under Frank, the Brazilian could quickly see his spot in the team taken by Spurs’ latest arrival.
The Frenchman looked revitalised following his move to Juventus and really flourished in Serie A. He will now be looking to continue his form in North London.
The 26-year-old should be highly motivated to succeed at Spurs ahead of next summer’s World Cup and to get his place back in the French national team.