Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has communicated his intention to depart the club by the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, sparking enthusiasm from Juventus and their sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. However, reports indicate that a certain Premier League team could complicate matters for Juventus.
Koopmeiners disclosed to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that he has informed Atalanta of his desire to move on, expressing his enjoyment of life in Italy but also hinting at a willingness to endure the English rain for certain clubs. He acknowledged Juventus’ interest but conceded that nothing definitive has been established yet.
The Dutch player dominated the front pages of Italy’s major sports newspapers, with Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport highlighting Juventus’ keenness following Thursday’s news. Various Italian sources estimate the cost of acquiring Koopmeiners from Atalanta to be around €60m.
Juventus purportedly have €40m earmarked for summer signings, with additional funds anticipated from the sales of current first-team players and promising youngsters such as Matias Soule, Enzo Barrenechea, and potentially Roma loanee Dena Huijsen. Reports suggest that some of these players might be involved in player-plus-cash deals with Atalanta.
Nevertheless, several Premier League clubs are also potential destinations for Koopmeiners, capable of meeting Atalanta’s asking price upfront. Recent reports indicate that Manchester United and Tottenham have been monitoring the 26-year-old throughout the season. However, Liverpool emerges as the Premier League side Juventus should be most cautious of during the summer transfer window, according to multiple sources.
Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners
NetherlandsThis season he played in total 25 times for 2101 minutes for Serie A.
Teun Koopmeiners scored 10 goals for Atalanta. He procured 3 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Serie A. In the last match Atalanta won 2-1 against Sporting CP.
Atalanta performance and stats
Atalanta
Atalanta is currently 6th in the Serie A with 47 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Atalanta drawn 2-2 against Juventus.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 51 goals and conceding 32.
