Atalanta reach €17.5 million agreement with Southampton to sign Ghana’s Kamaldeen Sulemana

Italian outfit Atalanta BC are on the verge of signing Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana.

The Serie A club has reached an agreement with Southampton to sign the talented winger in a deal worth up to €21.5 million.

After a week of advanced negotiations, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Thursday that both clubs have agreed on terms.

The deal will see Atalanta pay €17.5 million in instalments, with an additional €4 million in performance-related add-ons.

Southampton will also retain 15% of any future transfer fee should the Ghana international be sold on.

Sulemana is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days before signing a long-term contract with the Bergamo-based club, keeping him at Atalanta until June 2029.

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Exclusive details: deal done for €17.5m in installment plus €4m add-ons and team performance bonuses.

Southampton will also keep 15% sell on.

Sulemana will sign a contract until June 2029 plus option. pic.twitter.com/amDtQlLXWU

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2025

The move marks an exciting step forward for the Black Stars forward, who will now return to top-flight European football and feature in next season’s UEFA Champions League with Atalanta.

He must work hard to continue his development to ensure he reaches his full potential.