Atalanta close €40m deal for Rowe, Mbangula set to join Bologna
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Atalanta have reached an agreement to sign Rowe for a total of €40m, while Mbangula is on his way to Bologna in a separate Serie A transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta have agreed terms for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, on loan for €5m with €30m plus €5m bonus obligation to buy, and he’ll be replaced by Werder Bremen’s Samuel Mbangula.
By a bizarre twist of fate, Atalanta and Bologna are set to meet this evening in Serie A, but Rowe had been left out of the squad precisely because he was pushing for this transfer.
Multiple sources this afternoon confirm that a deal has now been struck for Rowe, a target that La Dea had been pursuing for several weeks without success.
Rowe ready for Atalanta, Bologna bring in Mbangula BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna is challenged by Amadou Onana and Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia , Fabrizio Romano and Sportitalia all confirm it is a €5m loan now, with €30m obligation to buy at the end of the season.
There are also another €5m in various performance-related bonuses, taking the total package to €40m.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC 1909 scores his side third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Sportitalia maintain the two clubs also agreed for Federico Cassa to come to Bologna from Atalanta on loan.
At the same time, Bologna are also down to the details to secure his replacement in the form of ex-Juventus winger Mbangula.
BREMEN, GERMANY – JANUARY 31: Samuel Mbangula of SV Werder Bremen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Weserstadion on January 31, 2026 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Fabio Deinert/Getty Images) This will be a loan with option to buy at the end of the season.
The 22-year-old Belgian had been sold to Werder Bremen last summer for €10m plus add-ons.
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What happened
Atalanta are finalising the acquisition of Rowe in a deal worth €40m in total, with the terms agreed between the clubs. In a separate move, Mbangula is set to complete his transfer to Bologna, strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. Both transactions reflect active Serie A market activity as clubs reshape their rosters.
Chance analysis
Atalanta continue to operate aggressively in the transfer market, committing a significant €40m package to land Rowe, a move that signals their intent to reinforce the squad at considerable cost. Meanwhile, Bologna's capture of Mbangula points to targeted recruitment to add depth and dynamism to their attack. Both deals underline the competitive reshaping underway across Serie A heading into the new campaign.
Atalanta significantly strengthen their squad with a high-value €40m signing, while Bologna add a promising young player in Mbangula, altering their attacking options.