Juventus book Lucumi medical after reaching €20m agreement with Bologna
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Juventus have scheduled a medical for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi after reaching a €20m agreement with the Serie A rivals.
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Attributed to original sourceJhon Lucumi is expected to land in Turin and complete his Juventus medical by the end of the weekend after the Bianconeri and Bologna reached an agreement for the transfer of the Colombian centre-back on Thursday.
Lucumi to complete Juventus medical on Sunday According to reports from various outlets on Thursday, Juventus have agreed to pay a total of €20m including bonuses and add-ons for Lucumi, who is into the final year of his contract at the Dall’Ara.
Bologna had originally sought the €28m release clause fee that is written into the defender’s contract before lowering their demands to €25m and then eventually lowering to €20m with growing fears that the 28-year-old could walk away for free at the end of his contract next summer.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) A deal has now been struck with Juventus and according to the latest updates from Calciomercato.com , the player is expected to travel over to Turin on Saturday (August 15).
Depending on the time that the player arrives in Turin, he could complete the first stage of his medical on Saturday and potentially complete the rest of it and the other formalities, including the signing of his contract, on Sunday.
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What happened
Juventus are closing in on the signing of Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi from Bologna, with a medical booked after a €20m agreement was reached between the two clubs. Lucumi has been a key figure in Bologna's recent Serie A campaign and European football, establishing himself as one of the league's reliable centre-backs. The move represents another defensive reinforcement for Juventus as they reshape their squad. Bologna will lose an important player ahead of their own campaign.
Chance analysis
Lucumi has been a standout centre-back for Bologna, contributing to their impressive domestic and European run. For Juventus, adding a proven Serie A defender reduces adaptation risk compared to foreign signings and signals intent to strengthen a backline that has been a concern. Bologna losing a starter at the heart of their defence is a clear negative they must address before the window closes, potentially through the market or tactical reshuffling.
Juventus strengthen their defensive options with a proven Serie A centre-back, while Bologna face a notable squad loss in central defence.
Juventus gain a proven Serie A centre-back; expect a defensive upgrade but monitor Bologna's replacement plans for their own backline strength.