Kalulu: I have never worried that Juventus will not buy out me. I am willing to sacrifice even a year of vacation for the Club World Cup

Football 2:10am, 18 June 2025 151

This summer window, Juventus spent 14.3 million euros to buy out Kalulu from AC Milan. Recently, Kalulu accepted an interview with Italian media.

Kalulu, have you ever been worried about having to leave Juventus at the end of the season?

"To be honest, I never worried that Juventus would not buy out me. I have always been confident in my work and I'm glad everything is going well."

Now do you feel like you are more like Juventus than before?

"I used to be on loan, but in fact, since last summer, I have always felt like I have been integrated into the Juventus team and the whole environment. My contract has changed, but everything else is the same."

There is a Frenchman in the management, a one on the back line, a one on the midfield (Turam), and a one on the front line: Muani stayed in the team for the World Cup (loan form). Have you learned more about his future from him?

"Muani rarely talks about contracts, what is important is that he can score goals. In a great team like us, competition within the team is crucial. We are very happy that he can be with us: I like this French-made Juventus." When Tudor succeeded Mota to Juventus at the end of March, he immediately assured you: "Young men, we will enter the Champions League." Is he so optimistic about the Club World Cup these days?

"He said this in March, and he was right. Now he has been emphasizing a philosophy to us: He hopes we will start strong and excellent in our debut against Ain."

How do you think of this Club World Cup?

"This is very important to us, and we are proud to be involved. This is a club event, but it is also the World Cup after all. We regard it as a continuation of last season. We are very clear about how we want to play, the team is full of enthusiasm and in good health, and we are here to win as many games as possible. We are also paying attention to other games, we must respect all our opponents, starting with Ain."

was surprised by Paris' strong start (beating Atletico Madrid 4-0)?

"Not surprised, because the Club World Cup is a continuation of the season. Paris won the Champions League final in May with a dominant performance, so they came to the United States with great confidence."

Are you willing to sacrifice your holiday to lift the Club World Cup?

"Of course, even if you sacrifice a year's vacation, trophys are more important than anything else, because they can make you fall into history and become a legend."

How do you feel when you were recruited into the French national team by Deschamps for the first time?

"Being able to play for the French team, both as a player and as a person, is an important step. Wearing that jersey is the pinnacle of my career and the meaning of the child who has had this dream in my heart. Deschamps also talked to me about Juventus and could see that he had a very wonderful experience in Turin."