Juventus agree €22m deal for Bologna's Lucumi

Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi is set to swap Bologna for Turin after Juventus struck a deal.

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What happened. Juventus have agreed a deal worth €20m plus €2m in bonuses with Bologna for defender Jhon Lucumi, who is expected to undergo medicals on Sunday.

• Lucumi will sign a contract until June 2031, earning €2.5m per season plus bonuses.
• He chose Juventus over more lucrative offers from Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.
• His passing stats impressed coach Spalletti, who wants centre-backs comfortable in possession.

Lucumi's arrival bolsters Juventus' defence as Spalletti implements his possession-based style.

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