Official: Italy international Scalvini extends Atalanta contract
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Giorgio Scalvini, the Italy international centre-back, has officially signed a contract extension with Atalanta.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta confirm Giorgio Scalvini’s contract extension: ‘A bond forged in childhood and now strengthened even further.’
Italy international Scalvini has signed a new contract with his club Atalanta.
Scalvini extends Atalanta contract: official statement FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 22: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Artemio Franchi on May 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) “A bond forged in childhood and now strengthened even further: Giorgio Scalvini has extended his contract with Atalanta BC,” the club said on Sunday morning.
La Dea did not announce when Scalvini’s new contract will end, but Italian sources say it’s a new three-year deal that extends the defender’s stay from 2028 to 2031.
“A love story that began in the summer of 2015 and has continued to unfold over the years, step by step, milestone after milestone, all the way to the summit of Europe on that magical night in Dublin,” Atalanta continued.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Giorgio Scalvini of Italy arrives before Italy training session at NY Red Bulls TG on March 23, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) “A true ‘son of Zingonia,’ he grew up on the pitches of the Centro Bortolotti and developed both as a player and as a person, fully embodying the values instilled at Atalanta from an early age.
“Exemplary in his conduct, both on and off the pitch, he has always honoured the Nerazzurri shirt, which, at just 22 years of age, he has already worn 144 times at professional level.
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Lecce at Gewiss Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) “The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, the sporting management and the entire Club wish Giorgio every success, both personally and with the team, as he continues his journey in Nerazzurri colours.”
Scalvini is currently on international duty with the Italy national team. He was introduced from the bench during Friday’s 2-0 loss to Belgium, but is expected to start against Turkey on Monday.
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What happened
Atalanta have officially confirmed that Giorgio Scalvini has extended his contract with the club. The young Italy international centre-back, considered one of the most promising defensive talents in Italian football, commits his future to Atalanta despite strong reported interest from top European clubs. Scalvini had been linked with moves to clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, and others in recent transfer windows. The extension secures Atalanta's defensive backbone for the foreseeable future and reinforces the club's ability to retain and develop elite Italian talent.
Chance analysis
Giorgio Scalvini committing his future to Atalanta is a significant statement of intent from both player and club. At a time when Serie A's top young Italian talents are routinely poached by Premier League giants, Scalvini's decision to stay signals that Atalanta's project remains an attractive destination for elite domestic prospects. For Atalanta, locking down a player of his ceiling — a modern, ball-playing centre-back with international pedigree at a young age — preserves the spine of their squad and strengthens their negotiating position in the market. It also removes a major transfer saga that had hovered over the club for the past year.
Atalanta secure the long-term services of a top young centre-back, strengthening defensive stability and squad planning.