Atalanta Close In on €40m Package for Bologna Winger Jonathan Rowe
Atalanta are pushing to finalize a €40m package to sign winger Jonathan Rowe from Serie A rivals Bologna on the penultimate day of the summer transfer window. Negotiators from both clubs are ironing out the final paperwork to wrap up the agreement before the deadline.
A 23-year-old winger, Rowe brings speed and direct running to wide positions. His steady development at Bologna positioned him as a primary target for Atalanta during the final weeks of the window.
Atalanta
clubRowe Provides Direct Flank Threat for Atalanta
Rowe offers natural width and dynamic 1v1 capability on the wing. His style allows Atalanta to stretch opposing back lines and maintain high intensity during quick transitions in the attack.
Tedesco Drops Rowe as Squad Adjustments Loom
Bologna manager Domenico Tedesco left Rowe out of the matchday squad for Monday’s fixture against Atalanta after stating the player was not in the right mental state to play amid transfer negotiations. As part of the ongoing talks, young prospect Federico Cassa could move to Bologna in the opposite direction.
Bologna
clubBreakdown of the €40m Transfer Package
The total outlay involves a guaranteed initial payment along with incentive-based add-ons and future sell-on protections. Bologna secured a significant fee while maintaining long-term financial interest in the winger.
| Transfer Parameter | Terms |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Fee | €35m |
| Performance Bonuses | €5m |
| Sell-On Clause | 10% |
| Counterpart Option | Federico Cassa (to Bologna) |
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