Juventus sign £46m Koopmeiners from Atalanta

Juventus have finalized the acquisition of Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta in a transfer deal valued at €54.7 million (approximately £46.1 million). The 26-year-old Koopmeiners, who was instrumental in Atalanta’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final held in Dublin last May, has committed to a five-year contract with the Turin-based club.

Koopmeiners, renowned for his versatility in midfield, has been a prolific contributor, netting 33 goals over the past two seasons for Atalanta. His dynamic playing style and ability to perform in various midfield roles make him a significant addition to Juventus’s squad.

Despite his impressive form, Koopmeiners missed out on a place in the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 due to a muscular injury sustained during a warm-up match. This setback, however, did not deter Juventus from pursuing his signature, underscoring their confidence in his capabilities.

Juventus, who concluded the previous Serie A season in third place—23 points adrift of the champions Inter Milan—have been active in the transfer market this summer. In addition to Koopmeiners, they have bolstered their roster with notable signings such as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa and Francisco Conceicao from Porto.

The club’s strategic acquisitions reflect their ambition to strengthen their squad and mount a more formidable challenge in the upcoming season. With the addition of Koopmeiners, Juventus aims to enhance their midfield options and drive their campaign for domestic and European success.