Juventus have confirmed the signing of Pierre Kalulu on a permanent transfer from AC Milan, Afrosport reports.
The 25-year-old French centre-back of Congolese heritage was previously on loan with the Bianconeri during the 2024-25 season, making 39 competitive appearances, totalling 3,161 minutes of action.
The loan deal cost a reported €3.3 million with the option to buy him for €14 million. Juve have now exercised that option and tied him to a four-year contract until June 2029.
“It’s a first birthday in Bianconeri for Pierre Kalulu! The French defender turns 25 today, 5 June, 2025, and we say ‘first’ because after a first season on loan, the club have executed the option to make his move permanent,” the Turin giants said in a statement.
“Happy birthday, Pierre. And here’s to many more!”
A perfect birthday – Pierre Kalulu is staying with us! 🥳⚪️⚫️
Happy birthday, Pierre! 🎂
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) June 5, 2025
Kalulu joined Milan from Lyon in 2020 and made a total of 112 appearances for the Rossoneri, scoring three goals and providing as many assists, winning the Serie A in 2022.
He will be part of the Juventus squad that will play at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States under the watch of new manager Igor Tudor.
