Official: Atalanta sign Rowe from Bologna in €40m total package deal
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Atalanta have officially completed the signing of Rowe from Bologna in a deal worth €40m total.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta have officially signed Jonathan Rowe from Bologna, on loan with an option to buy becoming an obligation for a total package of €40m.
The winger had been pursued for several weeks and the Rossoblu were hesitant to let him leave after just one season, especially after already selling Santiago Castro to Roma.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Jonathan Rowe of Bologna reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and SK Brann at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on February 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) However, they were convinced by the proposal of a paid loan at €5m with option to buy for another €30m plus €5m in add-ons.
That option will become an obligation if certain conditions are met during the season.
Atalanta adventure for Rowe Jonathan Rowe joins Atalanta from Bologna, on loan with option to buy that can become an obligation Rowe only joined Bologna last summer from Olympique Marseille for €17m plus add-ons, including a 10 per cent sell-on fee.
The 23-year-old scored eight goals with five assists in 44 competitive games for Bologna, having previously also played for Norwich.
Samuel Mbangula signs his contract for Bologna, on loan with option to buy from Werder Bremen (bolognafc.it) Bologna have replaced Rowe with Samuel Mbangula , who officially completed his transfer today from Werder Bremen on loan with option to buy.
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What happened
Atalanta have confirmed the signing of Rowe from Bologna, with the total package agreed at €40m. The deal is now official, ending Rowe's time at Bologna. Atalanta have moved decisively in the transfer market to bring the player to Bergamo, signaling continued squad investment. The transfer represents a significant outlay for the Bergamaschi as they look to strengthen ahead of the new campaign.
Chance analysis
Atalanta have wrapped up another piece of business in what has been an active window, pulling Rowe away from Bologna for a package worth €40m. Moves at this price point underline Atalanta's ambition to remain competitive at the top end of Serie A and in European competition. For Bologna, losing a player of this caliber for a substantial fee represents both a financial boost and a squad gap that will need addressing before the season starts.
Atalanta's squad depth improves with the arrival of Rowe, while Bologna lose a key player and must reinvest the €40m fee.