Juventus' Khephren Thuram believes he will not need to convince compatriot Randal Kolo Muani to make a permanent switch to the Serie A side. 

Kolo Muani joined Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain in January until the end of the season, with the deal extended to allow him to participate in the Club World Cup. 

The France international netted eight goals in Serie A, the second-highest total in the squad, and averaged a goal every 145.5 minutes for Igor Tudor's team. 

Indeed, the last French player to score eight or more goals with Juventus in a Serie A season starting from January was David Trezeguet in 2005-06 (also eight). 

Kolo Muani carried his good form into the Club World Cup, netting twice in Juventus' opening Group G game as they thrashed Al Ain 5-0 at Audi Field earlier this week. 

The 26-year-old has expressed his desire to remain with Juventus next season, and Thuram believes he would be a welcome addition to their squad in 2025-26. 

"He is one of the world's best strikers. He's fast, scores goals and works hard for the team," said Thuram.

"I don't need to convince him [to stay]. This is Juventus, and everyone wants to stay."

Juventus are preparing for their second game at the Club World Cup, taking on Wydad AC, who lost to Manchester City in their opening match of the tournament, on Sunday. 

Their 5-0 win over Al Ain was the largest margin of victory in a team's first-ever Club World Cup match, surpassing 4-0 wins by Barcelona in 2006 and Paris Saint-Germain earlier this tournament.

Thuram, along with Alberto Costa, each recorded two assists for Juventus in that win, the only pair of teammates to record multiple assists on matchday one of the competition. 

"I'm very happy to be involved in it [Club World Cup]. It's the first time, and we are proud to represent Italy," Thuram said. 

"It's always great to participate in these tournaments with Juventus, and we must do our best.

A win for Juventus against Wydad will likely seal their spot in the last 16 of the Club World Cup, depending on how Man City do against Al Ain in their group encounter. 

The Serie A outfit are handed an 11% chance of reaching the final and a 4% probability of lifting the trophy, though Thuram has full confidence his team can go all the way. 

"Of course, we believe in it, but right now we have to focus on the present," said Thuram. "We'll take it one game at a time, and we'll see."