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Lucumí joins Juventus; Bologna continues defender search
Overview
The transfer of Colombian defender Jhon Lucumí from Bologna to Juventus has been finalized. Negotiations initially involved a valuation gap between Bologna’s €25 million demand and Juventus’s €20 million target, which was bridged by including defender Juan David Cabal on a loan with an option to buy. Lucumí has since joined Juventus, signing a five-year contract. He credited former player Juan Cuadrado for encouraging the move and described manager Luciano Spalletti as a “demanding leader” who expects perfection and high physical fitness.
To replace Lucumí, Bologna has intensified its search for a central defender capable of immediate integration. Nathan Gassama, a defender from Baltika valued at approximately €5 million, has emerged as a leading candidate due to his match fitness. The club continues to evaluate free agent Francesco Acerbi for his leadership, while also monitoring Dominik Prpic from Porto and considering a loan for Juan Cabal. Previous interests in Fedde Leysen and David Odogu did not materialize, with Odogu moving to Sassuolo.
In related squad management, Bologna is also navigating the departure of midfielder Remo Freuler to Olympiacos.
Entities
Jhon Lucumi · Bologna FC · Juventus · Juventus FC · Bologna
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 15 SOURCES] Juventus signed Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent deal for €33‑34 million, potentially rising to €40 million with bonuses.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Both transfers were finalized on 29 July 2026.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Juventus reached an agreement with Paris Saint‑Germain for Randal Kolo Muani on a loan with an obligation to buy.
- [● 12 SOURCES] The obligation to buy will be triggered only if Juventus qualify for any European competition next season.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Muani will sign a five‑year contract with Juventus, earning a net salary of about €5‑5.5 million per season.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The loan fee for Muani is €38 million with up to €12 million in bonuses, total potential €50 million.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The loan fee for Muani is €38 million with up to €12 million in bonuses, giving a potential total of about €50 million.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Juventus reached an agreement with Paris Saint‑Germain for Randal Kolo Muani on a loan with obligation to buy.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Muani loan includes a €4 million loan fee and a €34 million mandatory purchase price.
- [● 9 SOURCES] John Stones is a free‑agent after his contract with Manchester City ended.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Juventus agreed a loan deal with Paris Saint‑Germain for Randal Kolo Muani with an obligation to buy.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Juventus have initiated contact with John Stones.
Timeline
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8 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesJhon Lucumi discusses Juventus move and leadership ambitionsJuventus defender Jhon Lucumi credited Juan Cuadrado for encouraging his move to the club and discussed his ambitions to become a leader under coach Luciano Spalletti.
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25 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesBologna FC intensifies search for new central defenderBologna FC is searching for a replacement for Jhon Lucumí, with Nathan Gassama emerging as a top candidate alongside options like Francesco Acerbi and Juan Cabal.
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27 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesInternational football updates: Carrascal shines, Díaz scores, and Lucumí nears Juventus moveKey football updates include Jorge Carrascal's standout performance for Flamengo, Luis Díaz's goal for Bayern Munich, and Jhon Lucumí's potential move to Juventus.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 26 sourcesJuventus transfer news: Lucumí negotiations and Douglas Luiz updateJuventus is navigating a busy transfer window, focusing on securing Jhon Lucumí from Bologna and confirming Douglas Luiz's place in the squad under Luciano Spalletti.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 13 sourcesJuventus pursues Jhon Lucumí as Koopmeiners loan emerges as potential deal sweetenerJuventus is negotiating with Bologna for defender Jhon Lucumí, with a potential loan of Teun Koopmeiners proposed to bridge the valuation gap.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesJhon Lucumi's Bologna move pursued by Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedBologna aims to sell defender Jhon Lucumi for €25‑28 million as Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United vie for his signature before the summer window closes.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesComo Targets Defenders Lucumí and Chalobah in Serie A Transfer PushComo offered €25 m for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí, but he prefers Juventus; the club then moved to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah with a €28‑30 m deal, outbidding Inter.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesBologna targets Diego Carlos amid Jhon Lucumì’s expected exitBologna plans to replace departing defender Jhon Lucumì, eyeing Diego Carlos while Juventus also targets Lucumì for €25 million.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 54 sourcesJuventus finalises Muani loan‑to‑buy and Alajbegovic signingJuventus completed a €38 m loan‑to‑buy for Randal Kolo Muani (obligation triggers on European qualification) and a €33‑34 m permanent deal for Kerim Alajbegovic, total spending near €80 m.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 37 sourcesJuventus intensify chase for free‑agent defender John StonesJuventus have opened talks to sign free‑agent England defender John Stones, competing with Arsenal and Chelsea, while also eyeing Colombian centre‑back Jhon Lucumi as a costly alternative.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 21 sourcesJhon Lucumi's transfer saga intensifies as Galatasaray, Juventus and others competeJhon Lucumi's Bologna contract sparks a bidding war: Galatasaray, Juventus and Nottingham Forest vie for the defender, with fees around €23‑25 million and personal terms in focus.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesBologna defender Jhon Lucumí set for transfer as clubs negotiate lower feeJhon Lucumí is likely to leave Bologna after his €28 million clause expired, with the club now open to a €15 million fee and interest from Inter, Juventus and other clubs.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesInter Milan targets Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as transfer talks stallInter Milan eye Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi, but no active talks exist; the €28 m clause expires July 15, prompting the club to consider swaps or other defensive targets.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesJuventas target Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as transfer talks intensifyJuventus pursue Bologna’s Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi amid €28 million release clause chatter, while he stays focused on the World Cup and Bologna faces a possible free‑transfer loss in 2027.
Sources
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This summary has been updated 37 times: see revision history