At a recent media conference ahead of the Club World Cup, Kalulu expressed his confidence in joining Juventus. He said, "Honestly, I never doubted that Juventus would make my transfer permanent. I had faith in my work, and I'm pleased that everything worked out well."

Although his contract situation has changed, Kalulu feels that his connection with the team and the Juventus environment has remained the same since last summer.

As Juventus prepares to face Al Ain in their opening Club World Cup match, Kalulu emphasized the importance of the game. He stated, "It's a significant match for us, and we're proud to be here."

Kalulu views the Club World Cup as a continuation of the previous season. He mentioned that the team has a clear plan for the tournament, and there's a strong sense of enthusiasm within the group. Kalulu also acknowledged the team's physical readiness and expressed their intention to win as many games as possible.

Looking ahead to their opponents, Kalulu emphasized the need to respect all teams, starting with Al Ain. He added that the team is monitoring the other games and will approach each match with caution and determination.