It was the most expensive transfer in Atalanta’s history, for 28 million plus 3 in bonuses. However, El Bilal Touré only remained with the Nerazzurri for twelve monthsrejected by Gian Piero Gasperini for his team, net of the goal against Olympique Marseille in the Europa League semi-final which set the result at 3-0.
A complicated season, which started with an injury suffered in pre-season with Almeria and which left him out for six months, also causing him to miss the Africa Cup of Nations with Mali. Eleven total appearances in the league with two goals, plus 2 in the Italian Cup and four in Europe. Practically never inserted as a starter and considered more as an external attacker than as a centre-forward.
Last 23 August he moved to Stuttgart, a club that plays in the Bundesliga and with which he can also play in the Champions League, where he scored one goal in six appearances (ninety minutes in total). “I am happy to wear the VfB shirt – the first words of the Malian player – next season. VfB is a great club with great fans. I’m looking forward to the Bundesliga and of course the Champions League. And I can’t wait to meet my new teammates.” Today El Bilal Touré turns 23.