Lucumi arrives to complete €20m Juventus transfer
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Juventus are set to complete the €20m signing of Lucumi, with the player arriving to finalize the transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceJhon Lucumi is in Turin and has been spotted arriving at Juventus’s medical facility ahead of his €20m transfer from Serie A rivals Bologna.
Lucumi will join Juventus on a permanent transfer for a fee reported to be worth €20m-€22m including bonuses. The Bianconeri will confirm the exact figures once the transfer is made official.
Lucumi had been into the final year of his contract with Bologna after spending the last four seasons with the Rossoblu.
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) The Colombia international did have a €28m release clause written into his Bologna contract, but the Rossoblu ended up lowering their demands for their centre-back, initially to €25m before accepting the latest offer from Juve.
As predicted before the weekend , Lucumi has arrived at JMedical to complete the necessary physical tests before signing his Bianconeri contract.
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What happened
Juventus are closing in on a €20m deal for defender Lucumi, who has arrived to complete the transfer. The move strengthens Juventus' defensive options as they look to reshape their squad. Further details of the transfer, including contract length and any add-ons, are expected to be confirmed shortly.
Chance analysis
A €20m defensive signing is a significant investment for Juventus, suggesting they view Lucumi as a key piece in their squad rebuild. Depending on the selling club and position, this could shift Juventus' defensive hierarchy and affect rotation plans. From a prediction standpoint, Juventus' defensive solidity and depth should improve, though integration time may delay immediate impact.
Juventus add a €20m defensive signing, strengthening their backline depth and competition for starting places.
Juventus gain a new defender for €20m — expect improved squad depth at the back and potential shift in defensive pecking order.