Jhon Lucumí joins Juventus in 20 million euro transfer

Colombian defender Jhon Lucumí has officially joined Juventus from Bologna. The transfer is valued at approximately 20 million euros, plus variables. Lucumí, a former Deportivo Cali player, expressed his excitement about joining the Italian club, citing legends like Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as inspirations. He is expected to earn an annual salary between 2 and 2.5 million euros.

In other Juventus news, defender Federico Gatti is facing uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming Serie A debut against Frosinone. Gatti suffered an ankle injury after being accidentally knocked down by a fan during a pitch invasion following a friendly match. While the injury is not considered severe, he has been required to train separately.

Separately, Deportivo Cali confirmed that its stadium remains structurally sound following a recent earthquake. An inspection by Martínez & Manrique Arquitectura e Ingeniería determined no damage was sustained, allowing the club to proceed with its scheduled match against Internacional de Bogotá on August 23.