MILAN, Italy, Aug 22, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - French defender Pierre Kalulu has joined Juventus on a season-long loan from AC Milan, the Turin giants announced on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old has made 112 appearances for Milan since signing in 2020 after coming through the academy at Ligue 1 club Lyon.

Juventus have an option to buy Kalulu permanently for 14 million euros ($15.6 million) at the end of his loan.

Thiago Motta's Juve made a winning start to their bid for a first Serie A title since 2020 at the weekend with a 3-0 victory over Como.