PARIS (AP) — Randall Kolo Mouani reminded why Paris Saint-Germain once paid him so much money.
The France international scored two goals and provided one assist in Tottenham’s 5-3 loss to PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.
These were his first goals for Tottenham, who are on loan from PSG this season.
The Champions League title holders were twice behind against Spurs at the Parc des Princes, with Kolo Muani having problems with his touch and movement.
He joined PSG from eintracht frankfurt He was acquired two years ago for 95 million euros ($101 million at the time), making him the third richest signing in the club’s history after Neymar (222 million euros) and Kylian Mbappé (180 million euros).
However, after scoring just 11 goals in 54 games, he was loaned to Italian giants Juventus in the second half of last season (he scored 10 goals in 22 games) and then to Tottenham this season.
Kolo Muani said: “I’m happy to be back here, but I’m a little disappointed considering this result because football is not an individual sport.” “It’s a little disappointing because we started the game very positively.”
When Tottenham took the lead in the 35th minute, he assisted Brazil international Richarlison’s header from the back post and across goal.
After PSG missed a corner kick, Kolo Muani made it 2-1 with a powerful shot from close range in the 50th minute. Archie Gray’s hook shot was cleared on the line by Willian Pacho, and Kolo Muani pushed the ball over the head of defender Marquinhos, who was standing on the line.
Kolo Muani scored the second goal, passing two defenders in the penalty area before firing a low shot into the bottom left corner in the 73rd minute to bring the score back to 4-3.
But Vicinha paid the fine hat trick PSG scored from the penalty spot, midfielder Fabian Ruiz and Pacho also scored, making it 5-3 for PSG.
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