Pierre Kalulu’s AC Milan departure is still a bit of a touchy subject for some, and understandably so. After all, the Frenchman is proving his worth elsewhere.
The decision to sell Kalulu last season was widely inspired by the decision to sign Emerson Royal, which, in itself, has not gone well since. For many, it was a deal that made no sense for several reasons, even before Emerson flopped.
Firstly, selling a central defender for a right back is questionable in itself, given that he could cover there; it was not his primary position. Additionally, the fact that Milan strengthened a rival for a small fee frustrated many.
Within weeks of joining Juventus, he proved why he was such a good signing for the Turin outfit, and the Rossoneri were left watching.
The start and end
Now, in his second season with the Old Lady, he would certainly have a place in the Diavolo squad, and he discussed his move to and from San Siro with young journalists at Juventus, as Calciomercato.com relays.
“The hardest thing at first [after leaving Milan] was finding a place to live in Turin. But it all happened quickly because I arrived at the end of the transfer window and the matches started right away. You don’t have much time to think.
“I found a welcoming environment and even people who spoke French, so it was easier to settle in.”
What were the difficult moments of your career?
“There were several. When I signed for AC Milan, I didn’t play at first: I only trained for five months. It was difficult. Then came the injury and the operation. Watching others play isn’t easy. In those moments, you have to have a goal: a big one and one for every day.
“Even improving a small thing. Because everything passes: the good and the bad. It’s up to you to decide how long you want them to last.”