Jhon Lucumí now plays in Serie A for Bologna, but it will be very difficult for him not to have a new team for the new season after the suitors who join the bid for the Colombian defender.
While he is in concentration with the Colombian National Team for the Copa América, his team is already looking for a new center back to anticipate his departure in the transfer market.
According to the sports portal AS, Bournemouth of the English league, a team that had already sought him before his arrival in Italy, would seek to sign him again after his great season in Serie A in which he played 29 games and only received 2 cards. yellow.
The teams that want the Colombian
This club is joined by Napoli, Milan and Manchester United who want to acquire the player to incorporate him into their squad. Now, the Bologna leadership would be willing to negotiate thanks to the increase in the valuation of the footballer who ranks as one of the most valuable players in his league (17 Million Euros according to ‘Transfermarkt’)
The Colombian would arrive as reinforcement for the English team after the departure of Kelly, a left-footed central defender who is a new Newcastle player.
According to the portal, the initial figure for the negotiation would be 18 million euros, which may increase according to the evolution of the talks. For now, Bologna is waiting for offers and, at the same time, looking for Lucumí’s replacement.
The team was a surprise in Serie A after finishing in fifth place and qualifying for the Champions League after 60 years of not competing in it. With the help of former footballer Thiago Motta, they managed to become the revelation of the tournament.
On the other hand, Bournemouth finished in 12th place in the Premier League with 48 points without the possibility of qualifying for international tournaments. For now, Lucumí focuses on the Copa América and the preparation match against Bolivia that will be next June 15.
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