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Atalanta have set their sights on a familiar face as they seek to reinforce their midfield ahead of the new Serie A season, with Ivorian international Franck Kessié emerging as a top target. Currently on the books at Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, Kessié is once again attracting interest from Europe. The 27-year-old, known […]
Ivan Juric is pushing for the signing of Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana as one of his first moves since taking charge at Atalanta, seeking to reunite with the player he once coached at Southampton. Juric, who recently departed Torino to take the reins at the Bergamo club, has wasted little time identifying potential reinforcements. According […]
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Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta hangs in the balance as uncertainty surrounds the Nigerian international’s next move following reported tensions within the club. Once a highly sought-after talent in the transfer market, Lookman is now at the centre of speculation, with several European giants monitoring his situation closely. Sources suggest that his time in Bergamo […]
Ivorian youngster Odilon Kossounou is set to move permanently to Italian Serie A side Atalanta. The player is currently on the books of German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, but his time at the club is reportedly coming to an end. Leverkusen confirmed on Friday evening that Atalanta will activate the purchase option in Kossounou’s loan […]
Sofiane Amrabat has emerged as a transfer target for Serie A side Atalanta, with manager Ivan Jurić reportedly keen on reuniting with the Moroccan midfielder during the upcoming summer window. Reports indicate that Jurić, who recently assumed the reins at Atalanta, views Amrabat as a vital addition to bolster the club’s midfield. The Croatian tactician […]
Odilon Kossounou has officially completed a €25 million transfer to Atalanta, with the Italian club activating their purchase option following the Ivorian defender’s loan spell from Bayer Leverkusen. The Serie A side, who secured third place in the 2024/25 campaign and a Champions League berth, confirmed the acquisition in a statement released on Friday. Kossounou, […]
Odilon Kossounou is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Atalanta, with the Italian club reportedly finalising terms with Bayer Leverkusen after a season-long loan spell. The 24-year-old Ivorian defender joined Atalanta Bergamo last August on a temporary basis and is now expected to extend his stay in Serie A, according to journalist […]
VfB Stuttgart have confirmed the departure of Malian striker El Bilal Touré following the conclusion of his loan agreement, bringing an end to the forward’s short-lived stint in the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old, who joined the German club from Atalanta last summer, struggled to make a lasting impact during his time in Stuttgart. Despite moments of […]
Rayan Cherki is set to open a new chapter in his career, with reports linking the French-Algerian forward to Serie A side Atalanta following his departure from Lyon. After spending 15 years at Olympique Lyonnais — from youth academy to first-team regular — Cherki is poised for a move away from the Ligue 1 outfit […]
Atalanta are reportedly seeking to renegotiate the terms of Odilon Kossounou’s permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen following a season disrupted by injury setbacks. The Ivorian international, who joined the Serie A outfit on loan, has featured in just 17 league matches for Atalanta during the current campaign. While his time on the pitch has been […]
