Atalanta ready to sell Djimsiti, eye Todibo, Romagnoli or Kristensen
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Atalanta are reportedly prepared to offload defender Berat Djimsiti and are considering Jean-Clair Todibo, Alessio Romagnoli, or Rasmus Kristensen as potential replacements.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta are expected to sell Berat Djimsiti to Al-Diriyah, so ideas for a replacement include Jean-Clair Todibo of West Ham, Lazio’s Alessio Romagnoli, and Udinese defender Thomas Kristensen.
Multiple sources are confident that Djimsiti has requested a transfer after he received a lucrative two-year contract proposal from Saudi Pro League side Al-Diriyah.
The transfer fee on offer is also expected to be in the region of €3m, which would satisfy the Bergamo club.
Atalanta search for new defender Jean-Clair Todibo of West Ham United looks on as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and West Ham United FC at City Ground on November 02, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) It had already been suggested that Atalanta were in talks with West Ham United for Todibo, and he would be the first choice, although it is likely he would only be available on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
A more intriguing idea would be Romagnoli , who worked well with Maurizio Sarri at Lazio and does not seem eager to remain at the Stadio Olimpico.
He was meant to fly out to Qatar for Al-Sadd , but the negotiations broke down again after already hitting obstacles in January.
Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio identifies another alternative for Atalanta in the form of Kristensen.
The Udinese defender had already been on the radar of new Atalanta director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli when working for Juventus.
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What happened
Atalanta are open to selling centre-back Berat Djimsiti as they look to reshape their defensive options. The Bergamo club have identified three candidates to fill the void: Jean-Clair Todibo (West Ham), Alessio Romagnoli (Lazio), and Rasmus Kristensen (Leeds United). All three targets are experienced defenders who could provide immediate reinforcement. The report suggests Atalanta are actively planning a defensive overhaul, with Djimsiti's departure potentially funding a move for one of the shortlisted replacements.
Chance analysis
Djimsiti has been a mainstay in Atalanta's backline, so his departure would create a significant defensive gap that needs filling. The three targets represent different profiles: Todibo offers youth and upside, Romagnoli brings Serie A experience and leadership, and Kristensen provides versatility having played at right-back and centre-back. Atalanta's willingness to sell suggests either a financial motivation or a tactical refresh. For prediction purposes, Atalanta's defensive solidity could be in flux until a replacement is secured.
Potential loss of a key defender for Atalanta with possible defensive reshuffling depending on which replacement they sign.
Atalanta may experience defensive instability in the short term if Djimsiti departs before a replacement is finalized; monitor their transfer activity for impact on clean sheet probability.