Bologna set €25m price tag on Lucumi after rejecting Besiktas proposal
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Bologna have reportedly set a €25m asking price for defender Jhon Lucumi after rejecting an offer from Turkish club Besiktas.
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Attributed to original sourceReports suggest Bologna turned down a Besiktas offer for Jhon Lucumi, consisting of €12m plus Jean Onana, with an asking price of €25m for the defender also linked with Inter, Juventus and Sunderland.
The Colombia international had a release clause in his contract set at €28m, but that expired a few days ago.
Considering his current deal expires at the end of the season and Bologna confirmed they had promised to let him leave if a suitable offer arrived, his exit seems fairly inevitable this summer.
Bologna set Lucumi conditions MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 17: Jhon Lucumi #3 of Colombia looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at Mexico City Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Tuttomercatoweb and Sporx both claim that a proposal came in from Besiktas worth €12m cash plus ownership of midfielder Onana, who spent last season on loan at Genoa.
However, Bologna are only prepared to accept the full cash sum for this sale, so no player exchanges will be considered.
The €25m asking price has now been set and could include add-ons, so there is no shortage of interested teams.
Besiktas do have an advantage, in that he already worked with coach Vincenzo Italiano at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A match between Monza and Bologna at U-Power Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Lucumi just turned 28 last month and represented Colombia at the 2026 World Cup.
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What happened
According to reports, Besiktas submitted a proposal for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi, which was turned down by the Italian club. Bologna are now said to have established a €25m valuation for the Colombian defender. Lucumi has been a key part of Bologna's defence, and the Serie A side appear unwilling to part ways with him below their asking price. The report suggests negotiations could continue if Besiktas are willing to meet the valuation.
Chance analysis
Lucumi has been a regular starter for Bologna, so losing him would weaken their defensive options heading into the new season. A €25m price tag is a firm stance that signals Bologna's intent to retain the player unless a serious offer arrives. For Besiktas, this represents a significant outlay for a defender, and the outcome may depend on whether they are willing to meet Bologna's demands or pursue alternatives.
Bologna are likely to keep Lucumi unless a €25m bid is met, preserving their defensive core but creating uncertainty over the transfer window.
Monitor whether Lucumi remains at Bologna for the start of the season, as his availability directly affects Bologna's defensive depth.