Juventus sign Lucumi from Bologna for €20m including bonuses
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Juventus have completed the signing of defender Lucumi from Bologna for a total package of €20 million including performance-related bonuses.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources confirm Juventus are down to the details for a €20m purchase of Jhon Lucumi, as the Bologna defender rejected every other possibility.
It was already known that the player had agreed personal terms with the Bianconeri, and that they were his preference compared to the Premier League, LaLiga or Turkish Super Lig.
Lucumi only wanted Juventus BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Jhon Lucumi of Bologna reacts after receiving a red card during the Serie A match between Bologna and Atalanta at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on September 28, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) This evening Sky Sport Italia , Sportitalia , Tuttomercatoweb and Fabrizio Romano all confirm that a basic deal has been reached between the two clubs after a day of intensive negotiations.
The cost of the operation is going to be €17-18m plus add-ons to reach a total figure of €20m.
That is considerably less than Bologna had been hoping for , even after the €28m release clause in his contract expired, as they were aiming for €25m.
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) However, Sportitalia note they realised that Lucumi only had eyes for Juventus and turned down five other proposals to ensure this was his future.
Considering his contract at the Stadio Dall’Ara only runs to the end of this season, he had them over a barrel.
Now the final details are being thrashed out and the Colombia international should have his medical tests over the next 24-48 hours.
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What happened
Juventus have secured the services of centre-back Jhon Lucumi from Bologna in a deal worth €20 million including add-ons. The Colombian defender had been a key figure for Bologna and is expected to bolster Juventus' defensive options ahead of the new season. The transfer represents a significant investment by the Turin club as they look to strengthen their squad.
Chance analysis
Lucumi's arrival addresses a clear defensive need for Juventus, adding physicality and Serie A experience to the back line. At €20m, the fee is substantial but reflects the inflated market for proven Italian-based defenders. Bologna losing a starting centre-back will require them to find a replacement, potentially weakening their defensive structure in the short term.
Juventus gain a proven Serie A defender strengthening their back line, while Bologna lose a key defensive starter and must find a replacement.
Factor Lucumi's absence into Bologna's defensive projections and account for potential integration time for the Colombian at Juventus.