Kalulu Joins Juventus Permanently: Deal with Milan Nears $23M

Juventus have formally informed Milan of their intention to make Pierre Kalulu’s move permanent, finalizing the French defender’s full transfer. The decision comes after a standout season and had been expected for some time.To complete the operation, Juventus will pay Milan an additional $15.96 million, adding to the $3.76 million already paid last August. The deal also includes up to $3.42 million in performance-related bonuses, potentially bringing the total cost to around $23.14 million.

🚨⚪️⚫️ Juventus sign Pierre Kalulu on permanent deal by activating €14m buy option clause from AC Milan.
Documents in place, as @FabriceHawkins confirms. pic.twitter.com/zJI8pn6cHe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2025

With the buyout, Kalulu’s contract, already signed ten months ago, will be activated. It runs through June 30, 2029, and includes a net annual salary of $2.85 million plus bonuses.

The decision to proceed with the buyout had been in the works, even after Kalulu was sent off for slapping Valentin Castellanos during the third-to-last match of the season against Lazio. Despite the incident, Juventus chose not to fine the player, avoiding harsh disciplinary action. Two consecutive draws that followed, enough to secure Champions League qualification, helped turn the buyout into a formality. The club views Kalulu as a strategic piece for the future of their defense.