Atalanta BC are facing a transfer double whammy for the defensive. According to consistent media reports, Bayer Leverkusen’s left-back Mitchel Bakker (23) is moving to “La Dea” alongside ex-Schalke player Sead Kolasinac (30). Agreements are said to have been reached with both of them, and the respective medical checks have also been scheduled. Kolasinac has signed a two-season term with an option for a third, while Bakker has signed a four-season term.
On the rumour: Mitchel Bakker on Atal. Bergamo
While Kolasinac is on a free transfer after the end of his contract at Olympique Marseille, Bakker is reportedly due for a fee of 10 million euros, to which another 2 million in bonuses can be added. Two years ago, the Dutchman, who will meet three compatriots in Bergamo in Hans Hateboer (29), Teun Koopmeiners (25) and Marten de Roon (32), was transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to the “Werkself” for €7m been. In courting Bakker, the Italians are said to have prevailed against Werder Bremen.
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Bayer 04 took precautions and signed Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo (27) as a replacement. According to the “kicker”, the Leverkusen team are still digging deep into their wallets for the new signing on a free transfer. The deal is based on the sums that Grimaldo called for an extension at Benfica. The Portuguese newspaper “Record” put the fee for a signature at 12 million euros, the annual salary is said to be 6 million. The money is well spent, however, as Grimaldo’s offensive drive fits perfectly into the system of Bayer coach Xabi Alonso, who acts in defense with a three-man chain and high wing.
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With a step in Serie A, Kolasinac checks off the fourth of the five top leagues in Europe
Kolasinac was a regular at OM last season and played 41 games (four goals/one assist) for third-placed Ligue 1. At Atalanta he should help Gian Piero Gasperini’s offensive game system to make the defense more stable than last time Year. With 48 goals conceded, the Lombards presented the weakest defense of all top clubs.
Rumor: Sead Kolasinac to Atal. Bergamo
With the step into Serie A, the Bosnian checks off the fourth of the five top leagues in Europe. After his time at S04, the native of Karlsruhe played at Arsenal in the Premier League from 2017 to 2022, before spending a year and a half in Ligue 1.
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2023-07-05 16:52:24
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