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Juventus Staving Off Manchester United to Key Defender
TL;DR
Juventus is prioritizing a contract extension for defender Pierre Kalulu, who is currently under contract until 2029. The club is concerned about interest from Manchester United and aims to address his low salary compared to other players.
Key points
- Juventus is focusing on extending Pierre Kalulu's contract.
- Kalulu's current deal runs until 2029.
- His salary is €2.5 million per year, lower than other players.
- Juventus is aware of interest from Manchester United.
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Juventus Staving Off Manchester United to Key Defender
Juventus have taken care of more than a few contract extensions in the last couple of months, and Pierre Kalulu is next on the agenda, even though he’s already tied to them for a few more years, until 2029, TuttoSport informs.
The defender inked a long-term deal after he was bought out from Milan following an initial loan spell. However, his salary is low relative to the level of his performance and overall contribution. He’s on his way to being their most utilized player this season.
Kalulu currently makes €2.5M per year, which is well below other Juventus players who have recently penned a renewal, such as Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie. The Bianconeri are also wary of the interest from other sides, for instance, Manchester United, and wish to quell any doubts about the future of the Frenchman.
The Red Devils sent scouts to Turin a couple of times in recent months. His valuation amounts to €30/35M, but the Old Lady fully plots to keep him. They paid €14M, plus €3M add-ons, to sign him from Milan. He has already totaled 88 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 8 assists. He recently earned his way back into the , logging his third cap.
Q&A
What is Pierre Kalulu's current contract situation with Juventus?
Pierre Kalulu is currently tied to Juventus until 2029, but the club is looking to extend his contract further.
How much does Pierre Kalulu earn at Juventus compared to other players?
Kalulu earns €2.5 million per year, which is significantly lower than other Juventus players who have recently renewed their contracts.
Which clubs are interested in signing Pierre Kalulu?
Manchester United is among the clubs showing interest in Pierre Kalulu, prompting Juventus to act on his contract situation.
