Juventus Staving Off Manchester United to Key Defender
Juventus are preparing to offer defender Pierre Kalulu an improved contract to fend off growing interest from Manchester United. Despite being under contract until 2029, Kalulu's current salary of €2.5M is considered low given his performance and rising importance to the team. The club aims to secure his long-term future amid reported scouting visits by the Red Devils. Kalulu has been a consistent performer, earning a recent recall to the French national team.
- ▪Pierre Kalulu is currently under contract with Juventus until 2029, having joined from AC Milan after a loan spell.
- ▪He earns €2.5 million per year, a figure seen as below market value compared to recent Juventus contract renewals.
- ▪Manchester United has shown interest, with scouts reportedly attending matches in Turin to assess Kalulu.
- ▪Kalulu has made 88 appearances for Juventus, contributing 3 goals and 8 assists, while recently regaining a spot in the French national team.
- ▪Juventus values Kalulu at €30–35 million and is determined to retain him despite external interest.
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