Pierre Kalulu has quickly established himself as a cornerstone of Thiago Motta’s new Juventus side. Arriving quietly from Milan in the summer, the French defender has become an indispensable part of the team’s present and future. The transfer operation, now clear to all, has unfolded in multiple phases.
Calciomercato [**report**](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juventus-riscatta-kalulu-quanto-costera-strapparlo-al-milan-78702) the financial details of the deal are now coming to light. Kalulu initially moved from Milan for 3.3 million euros, payable over two financial years. However, the transfer will only become permanent when Juventus exercises the buy option, set at 14 million euros, which can be paid in three instalments. This is expected to be a mere formality in the coming weeks.
Juventus’ official statement, released when the former Italian champion changed shirts, also mentions potential bonuses that could add another 3 million euros to the total cost of the operation, contingent on the player achieving certain sporting objectives. All told, Kalulu is set to become a full Juventus player for approximately 17 million euros, potentially exceeding 20 million with bonuses.
Born in 2000 and now 24 years old, Kalulu has already featured in 21 matches for Juventus. Both he and his brother Aldo have spoken about his separation from Milan, the club that discovered him, launched his career in top-flight football, and with whom he won a championship.
Kalulu himself recounted a conversation with Thiago Motta, saying, “When I called Thiago Motta, he asked if I was ready to play every 3 days and then told me he saw me playing ‘on the right, in the centre, and on the left.’ I thought it was the best: when you feel the trust of the club, you can give your best. You need to feel part of a team and a club that really wants you to give your all, because we’re human and we always work with our hearts.”
His brother Aldo was more direct about the split with Milan: “It’s difficult to imagine a future together again. He doesn’t expect anything from Milan, and Milan shouldn’t expect anything from him. It’s a finished story.”