Pierre Kalulu’s transfer from AC Milan to Juventus is on the brink of completion, with today potentially being the decisive day for the French defender’s move. The negotiations between the two clubs have accelerated, leading to a preliminary agreement on the terms of the transfer. The deal is structured as a loan with a fee of €3.5 million, including an option to buy for €14 million, plus an additional €3 million in bonuses. Milan will also retain a 10% sell-on clause if the transfer becomes permanent.
Calciomercato report that currently, Juventus are finalizing the contract details, which include a stipulation that the purchase option will be activated only if Kalulu plays at least 60% of the official matches during the 2024/2025 season. With previous targets like Calafiori and Todibo no longer available, Juventus coach Thiago Motta has approved Kalulu’s acquisition, valuing his tactical versatility as both a central defender and a right-back.
Kalulu’s potential absence from the Trofeo Berlusconi match against Monza tonight underscores the advanced stage of the negotiations. The defender has fallen down the pecking order under Milan’s new coach Paulo Fonseca, who has preferred other players and recently strengthened the squad with new signings like Pavlovic and Emerson Royal.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s recent comments also hint at Kalulu’s impending departure. During the introduction of Emerson Royal, Ibrahimovic stated, “We need to understand what’s the best thing for him, how much space he can have with Fonseca.” This suggests that Kalulu’s future at Milan is uncertain, paving the way for his move to Juventus.
