Juventus agree €22m deal for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi

Juventus have reached an agreement with Bologna for Jhon Lucumi, with the Colombian defender now set to complete his move to Turin.

According to Tuttosport, the deal is worth €20 million plus a further €2m in potential bonuses.

Lucumi is expected to arrive in Turin on Sunday for his medical examinations before putting pen to paper on a contract running until June 2031. He will reportedly earn €2.5m per season plus bonuses.

The 28-year-old is said to have prioritised Juventus despite receiving more lucrative proposals elsewhere, including offers from Nottingham Forest and Sunderland. Newcastle also showed late interest, while Como had previously explored a deal.

Why Juventus wanted Lucumi

The move also fits Luciano Spalletti’s tactical requirements. Lucumi’s ability to progress possession from defence makes him particularly attractive to the Juventus coach, who wants his centre-backs to be more ambitious when building from the back.

Last season, the Colombian averaged 57 successful passes per game with an 89.6% completion rate, while completing 4.5 long balls per match at 61.5% accuracy.

His arrival should therefore provide Juventus with another technically capable defender as Spalletti looks to establish his preferred style.