Report: Gaetano close to €11m move to Atalanta with bonuses
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Atalanta are reportedly close to completing a €11m deal plus bonuses for Brescia midfielder Gaetano.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta have reportedly agreed a deal worth €11m plus add-ons for Cagliari midfielder Gianluca Gaetano, and shaken hands on personal terms too.
According to Sky Sport Italia , the final details are being whittled down over the next 24 hours, and he can then undergo his medical tests.
Gaetano targeted by Atalanta CAGLIARI, ITALY – APRIL 11: Gianluca Gaetano of Cagliari in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and US Cremonese at Stadio Sant’Elia on April 11, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) It is reported the cost of the operation is going to be €11m fixed fee plus up to a further €4m in various performance-related bonuses, closing on the €15m asking price.
The 26-year-old was specifically requested by new Atalanta coach Maurizio Sarri , and will take the place of Ederson, who is heading to Manchester United this summer.
A product of the Napoli youth academy, Gaetano had several loan experiences at Cremonese and Cagliari until making the move to Sardinia permanent at a cost of €6.2m in 2025.
Last season, he scored three goals with four assists in 35 competitive appearances for the Sardinians.
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What happened
According to reports from Italy, Atalanta have reached an agreement to sign Brescia midfielder Gaetano for a fee of €11m plus performance-related bonuses. The deal is described as a done deal in initial reports. Gaetano has been a standout performer for Brescia in Serie B, attracting interest from several Italian clubs before Atalanta moved to secure his signature. The transfer would represent a significant investment in a player viewed as a promising talent for the future.
Chance analysis
Atalanta continue their well-established pattern of identifying and developing undervalued talent from the Italian lower divisions and abroad. A €11m outlay for a Serie B midfielder is consistent with Atalanta's data-driven recruitment model, and Gaetano would add depth and creative quality to their midfield options. The deal could affect Brescia's competitiveness in Serie B and signals Atalanta's intent to refresh their squad.
Atalanta gain a promising Serie B midfielder; Brescia lose a key creative player and receive funds to reinvest in their squad.
Monitor Gaetano's integration at Atalanta; if he joins, expect a transitional period before first-team impact, but he could alter Atalanta's midfield rotation and creativity metrics.