Overview
- Juventus confirmed on Monday that they have signed Colombia international Jhon Lucumí from Bologna for €19.5 million payable over three years with up to €2 million in performance bonuses and a contract through 30 June 2030.
- Lucumí completed routine medical checks at JMedical in Turin before signing and is expected to join first-team tactical work immediately ahead of the season opener.
- Reports say Juan Cabal is set to move to Bologna on loan with an option to buy and Juventus are exploring departures or loans for Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti as the club balances its backline.
- The 28-year-old turned down multiple rival offers to join Juventus after discussions with coach Luciano Spalletti, who helped persuade him that Turin was the right project.
- Bologna lowered its asking price from an earlier €28 million release-clause figure and the final fee is affected by factors such as a sell-on agreement with Genk, a dynamic that reduced the headline transfer sum.