Lazar Samardzic’s arrival to Atalanta to serve as key to unblock Koopmeiners to Juventus | OneFootball

With Atalanta on the verge of sealing the signing of Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic, the arrival of the promising Serbian international could prevail as the prime factor in disentangling Juventus‘ pursuit for Teun Koopmeiners.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that La Dea have reached an agreement with the Zebrette on a fee of €21m with an additional €4m in add-ons in acquiring the 22 year-old on a long-term deal.

With the medical set to place imminently after having already arrived in Bergamo, Juventus are inching closer towards having the white smoke in sealing their long-awaited transfer target Teun Koopmeiners.

Whilst an offer of €52m with an additional €7m in bonuses has been proposed to La Dea, coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s side could very much at last give the green light in allowing the Dutchman making his desired move to Juventus as they have now found a proper replacement, as Koopmeiners is currently in exile from the squad after publicly announcing his intentions to part ways with Atalanta in favour of the Bianconeri.

The anticipated arrival of the 26-year-old central midfielder in Turin will permit former Bologna coach Thiago Motta to possess his ideal three midfield set-up, including Frenchman Kephren Thuram and former West-Ham midfielder Douglas Luiz.

Julian Faustini Ι GIFN