MN: A blast from the past – Kalulu’s move to Juventus similar to a 90s Milan transfer | OneFootball

In the summer, Pierre Kalulu experienced several possibilities. A right-back, a third-choice central defender, but it ended with him being a Juventus player. With the Frenchman already impressing, some have compared the move to Edgar Davids’ departure from AC Milan.

Looking back to the summer, Milan knew in the early stages that they wanted Youssouf Fofana to improve the midfield. The same clarity was not had in other areas, though, and this shone in the defence.

During the early parts of pre-season, Paulo Fonseca had trialled Kalulu at right-back, and the defender was impressing. However, with the Rossoneri reigniting an interest in Emerson Royal, the defence looked bloated, and a sacrifice needed to be made.

When Juventus came in for the defender, there were two contrasting reactions. The fans, and more importantly Kalulu, were not sure of a move, but the club seemed happy to part with him.

Now, with him thriving for the Old Lady, fans are once again questioning the decision, especially considering the Bianconeri have a €14 million buy option in the loan contract, and even though it could rise to €17m, this still feels like a bargain.

Milan News have recalled how a similar event occurred in the 1990s, as the Diavolo parted ways with Edgar Davids, only for him to become a mainstay in the Juventus team. The future is now out of the Rossoneri’s hands, unfortunately, but it could be a decision they live to regret.