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Scores in draw Kalulu scored one goal on one shot on target, blocked three shots and intercepted two passes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Kalulu scored his first goal of the season Sunday, scoring off a corner delivered in by Sandro Tonali. The French defender was productive on the defensive end as well, racking up three blocked shots, two interceptions, one clearance and one tackle. While his scoring will likely only come every once in a while, Kalulu has a better chance to keep a clean sheet next Saturday at Leece who have scored less than one goal per game.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Salernitana Kalulu won five duels and two of two tackles and had two interceptions and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Kalulu turned in a solid shift, but Milan allowed one goal late in the game. He should remain the starter even with Davide Calabria back in the fold and when Simon Kjaer will be healthier. He has recorded 32 tackles, 24 interceptions, 27 clearances, and 11 blocks in 22 appearances, contributing to seven clean sheets.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Milan Kalulu has signed a five-year contract extension with AC Milan, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Kalulu has made 75 appearances in all competitions since joining Milan just over two years ago, including keeping 13 clean sheets in 21 league starts as the club won the 2021/22 Serie A title for the first time in a decade. The 22-year-old continues to get regular starts alongside one of Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer in central defense or in place of the injured Davide Calabria (thigh) and Alessandro Florenzi (thigh) at right-back, and he's now signed on with Milan through the 2026/27 campaign.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions versus Juventus Kalulu created one scoring chance, won five duels, and had three interceptions and one block in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Kalulu put together another solid display to hold a stacked frontline in check. He's poised to be a regular starter with Davide Calabria and Simon Kjaer both currently on the mend. He has registered three tackles (one won), seven interceptions, seven clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three blocks versus Sassuolo Kalulu had two blocks and two clearances and won four duels and one of four tackles in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Kalulu was not challenged much in this one but he still managed to pick up a decent amount of stats. He has been one of the revelations of the season, as he unseated the more established Alessio Romagnoli in the last few months. He has posted 68 tackles, 29 interceptions, 51 clearances and 16 blocks in 33 matches (23 starts), with 13 clean sheets.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers versus Atalanta Kalulu had four interceptions and one clearance and won nine duels and three of seven tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Kalulu was the busiest among Milan defenders and massively helped keep the opponents in check. He has tallied 16 tackles (eight won), nine interceptions, nine interceptions and two blocks in the last five matches, with three clean sheets. Milan will face Sassuolo away in the season finale.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez nets 2 as Inter beats Milan 3-0 to reach cup final

Lautaro Martínez scored twice to send Inter Milan into the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 second-leg win over city rival AC Milan

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Second assist of season Kalulu had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately and making two interceptions during Friday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Kalulu set up Rafael Leao in the 11th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback while his two interceptions led Milan in the win.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Bologna Kalulu sent in four crosses (zero accurate), won three of six tackles and 11 duels and had four clearances in Monday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Kalulu continues to run away with the starting job, and he is competitor Alessio Romagnoli missed this one with an injury. He has been in the XI in four straight contests, where he has recorded one goal, nine tackles, three interceptions and 12 clearances. Milan will face Torino away Sunday.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Kalulu scores an incredible curled shot for the win ' Every Goal ' Round 29 ' Serie A 2021/22

MARCH 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Decides Empoli contest Kalulu won four of five tackles and six duels, had two clearances and scored on his shot in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Kalulu stayed in the XI despite Alessio Romagnoli being available and solved the game with an unsuspectedly precise daisy-cutter from distance, on top of putting together good-looking numbers in the back. It is not a guarantee that the more established teammate will unseat him. He has logged 15 crosses, 34 tackles, 16 interceptions and 34 clearances in 19 games (12 starts), with six clean sheets. Milan will face Cagliari away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A

AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable Empoli

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Fills in decently versus Napoli Kalulu had five clearances and one interception and won one of two tackles and four duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Kalulu replaced the injured Alessio Romagnoli in the back and held his own against a tough opponent. The teammate does not appear to be dealing with a serious injury and could be back for the next game. Kalulu has generally done well when called upon, notching 29 tackles, 15 interceptions, 32 clearances and eight blocks in 18 Serie A matches. Milan will host Empoli Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Inter Kalulu had six clearances, two blocks and two interceptions and won two duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Kalulu retained the starting job as Fikayo Tomori stayed on the bench despite being cleared from a knee injury, and he proceeded to have a solid outing and filled the stat-sheet. Theo Hernandez is suspended for next Sunday's home game against Sampdoria, so he could stay in the XI in a different role. He has logged 15 crosses, 27 tackles, 14 interceptions and 27 clearances in 16 games (ten starts), with four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Fiorentina Kalulu sent in three crosses (one accurate), won three of four tackles and six duels and had one interception in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Kalulu filled in for Davide Calabria as expected and had a decent game on both ends despite the disappointing result. He is set to split time with Alessandro Florenzi in the upcoming matches. He has notched 21 tackles, nine interceptions, 41 clearances and 16 blocks in 11 games. Milan will face Atletico Madrid away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Sassuolo Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Spezia Kalulu sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of four tackles and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Kalulu put together another quality performance while filling in for Davide Calabria and found Daniel Maldini with a great cross on the opening goal. The starter returned in this game. He has posted four chances created, nine crosses and nine tackles in three appearances. Milan will host Atletico Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Juventus Kalulu took one shot on target, sent in five crosses (one accurate), had two clearances and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Kalulu made his seasonal debut once Simon Kjaer went down with an injury and had a quality performance in both phases. He could get the start Wednesday versus Venezia, unless the coach opts for a more offensive choice at right back, Alessandro Florenzi, considering the easier match-up.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach Ripoll names 11 new players in Olympic squad

Sylvain Ripoll has named 11 new players in France’s Olympic soccer squad after resistance from several clubs to the coach’s initial selection

JULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad

France has named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Does not feature versus Atalanta Kalulu was an unused sub for the fifth consecutive game in the 2-0 win over Atalanta in the season finale.

Impact Kalulu got some playing time only when there were multiple injuries in the back in his first season in Serie A. He finished with one goal, 18 tackles, 19 interceptions and 19 clearances in 13 games (seven starts).

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kalulu saves Milan's unbeaten record in 2-2 draw at Genoa

Youngster Pierre Kalulu saved AC Milan’s unbeaten league record as his late equalizer snatched a 2-2 draw at Genoa in Serie A

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press