Colombia Defender Jhon Lucumí Moves to Juventus After Impressing at World Cup
Juventus said the 28-year-old center back signed a four-year contract, with the fee potentially rising above 22 million euros with bonuses.
- On Monday, Colombia defender Jhon Lucumí signed a four-year contract with Juventus, following his impressive performance at the World Cup where he helped his team reach the round of 16.
- Juventus paid Serie A rival Bologna an initial fee of 19.5 million euros for the 28-year-old center back, with performance bonuses potentially raising the total above 22 million euros .
- Lucumí played nearly every minute of Colombia's five World Cup matches, during which the team conceded just one goal before losing to Switzerland in a penalty shootout during the round of 16.
- Before joining Juventus, Lucumí spent four years at Bologna, including a Champions League stint, after beginning his European career at Genk in Belgium.
- Juventus will compete in the Europa League this season following a sixth-place finish in Serie A, where Lucumí will aim to contribute to the squad's continental campaign.
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Juventus said the 28-year-old centre-back had signed a four-year contract, and the fee paid to Serie A rival Bologna could rise above 22 million euros ($25.5 million) with performance bonuses.
Colombia defender Jhon Lucumí moves to Juventus after impressing at World Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Colombia defender Jhon Lucumí signed for Juventus on Monday for 19.5 million euros ($22.6 million) after impressing at the World Cup.
Juventus have signed Colombian central defender Jhon Lucumi from Bologna.
Juventus has a new defender. In fact, Jhon Lucumì is about to become a Bianconero player. The Colombian has landed under the Mole and has presented himself to the J Medical to undergo physical and athletic tests. (ANSA)
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