DONE DEAL: Atalanta sign Juventus centre-back Cristian Romero

Football
7 Sep 2020 • 12:01 PM MYT
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Atalanta have signed Juventus centre-back Cristian Romero on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old only joined the Bianconeri last summer but went back to Genoa on loan for the 2019/20 campaign.

Juve announced: "Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that an agreement has been finalized with Atalanta B.C. S.p.A. for a two-season loan, until 30 June 2022, of the registration rights of the player Cristian Romero for a consideration of € 2 million to be paid during current financial year.

"The agreed consideration might be increased up to € 2 million upon achievement of certain sportive performance objectives over the two-season period.

"The agreement also provides Atalanta B.C. S.p.A. with the option right for the definitive acquisition of the player at a price of € 16 million to be paid in three financial years."