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Pierre Kalulu, a 26-year-old French defender, has become one of the best signings for Juventus, and plans are already underway for a long-term renewal despite his contract running until 2029. The club aims to start negotiations to significantly extend his contract and acknowledge the impact he has had under Luciano Spalletti.
Although the deal is not finalized yet, Juventus is looking to build a long-term project around Kalulu. He currently earns €2.5 million per season, and the new agreement is expected to involve a review of his terms while extending his stay in Turin.
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Pierre Kalulu Becomes Indispensable for Luciano Spalletti
The prominence of Pierre Kalulu explains the board's actions. The Frenchman has started in all six official matches played by Juventus this season in both Serie A and the Europa League without any rest: tallying 540 minutes out of 540 possible.
He is the only player in Luciano Spalletti's squad with this record. His continuity follows from last season, where he featured in 49 out of 50 games for Juventus, accumulating 4,381 minutes.
This situation also explains why Juventus rejected offers to sell him during the last transfer window. There were inquiries from the Premier League, but the club chose to keep him due to his growing role within the team.
The sporting directorate is now focused on the next steps. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, discussions will lean towards a substantial extension, making Kalulu one of the players with the longest contracts in the squad.
Juventus Prepares a Long-Term Contract for Turin
Kalulu's current contract runs until June 30, 2029, so there is no rush regarding a potential free-agent departure. The decision reflects the role that Juventus envisions for him in the upcoming years.
His cost also sheds light on the commitment. Juventus initially loaned him from AC Milan and later secured his services for a little over €14 million. The total expenditure could reach close to €17 million if certain variables are met.
Currently earning around €2.5 million net per season, Kalulu's salary lags behind several key players in top European clubs, leading to interest from English sides in recent months.
However, Juventus does not intend to capitalize on his increased value. The plan is to update his contract and extend a relationship that still has nearly three seasons to go.

Pierre Kalulu Could Stay in Turin Beyond his Thirties
The duration of the next deal will be the focal point of negotiations. At 26 years old, an extension spanning several seasons would see Kalulu remain in Turin well into his thirties, leading Italian circles to discuss a practically lifelong renewal.
The current sporting context supports this decision. In the ongoing Serie A, Kalulu has played full 90 minutes in all five Juventus matches, and also completed the 90 minutes against NEC in the Europa League debut.
Talks are encouraged by positive signals from the player's camp, as reported in Italy. While no final duration or salary figures have been agreed upon, Juventus's next move will be to initiate negotiations for the extension. If an agreement is reached, Pierre Kalulu will be tied to the club for much of the remaining years of his career.
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