Atalanta have no intention of giving an inch for Teun Koopmeinersthe jewel in the crown after the night in Dublin. The Dutchman is considered central to Gasperini’s game and for now he is not there no offer by Juventus. Not 45 million, not even 50. There simply hasn’t been an official approach from the Bianconeri yet. That the interest is there and is strong is clear to all parties involved, as it is clear that they are waiting for the sales of Soulé and Huijsen to try to formulate the first assault.
The reality is that Atalanta doesn’t want to sell him. The words of Luca Percassi, CEO of Atalanta, were clear. “Koopmeiners is a key player for Atalanta and his transfer was never included in the club’s plans”, the first, only to repeat himself a few days later continuing along the same lines.
The maths are as follows: 28 million for the Europa League victory, 50 guaranteed for the Champions League, then there are the two Super Cups that will bring in more change. Finally, 46 million in “minor” transfersfrom Okoli to Cambiaghi, passing through Zortea, Piccoli and, when it closes, that of Miranchuk to Atlanta. In short, Atalanta does not need to give in, today more than ever. And July is already over, so Juventus will have to act quickly if they intend to give the midfielder to Thiago Motta.