Juventus Advances in Negotiations for Jhon Lucumi
Juventus is reportedly taking significant steps towards signing Jhon Lucumi from Bologna, with recent updates indicating that they are set to offer €20 million, plus bonuses. Tuttosport had already reported last week that Lucumi had agreed on personal terms with the club, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Colombian defender has Juventus at the top of his list, having shaken hands on a potential contract.
In their efforts to facilitate this transfer, Juventus appears to be prepared to finalize a five-year agreement valued at €2.5 million per season, with additional add-ons. Despite Nottingham Forest potentially offering around €1 million more annually, the primary hurdle for Juventus has not been Lucumi’s desire to join but rather reaching an acceptable transfer fee with Bologna.
Lucumi’s contract, which runs until June 2027, originally included a release clause set at €28 million; however, this has since expired. Bologna has made it clear that they are unwilling to let the defender leave for anything less than €25 million. Recent reports indicate that Juventus has shifted their strategy, recognizing that player exchanges will not be included in the deal. They are now ready to present a cash offer of €20 million upfront, accompanied by achievable bonuses.
Tuttosport had already reported last week that Jhon Lucumi agreed personal terms with Juventus, now it seems they are ready to pay Bologna €20m plus bonus.
Now transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano also confirms that the Colombia international has Juve at the top of his wish list, shaking hands on the contract he would sign.
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 17: Jhon Lucumi #3 of Colombia looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at Mexico City Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
It’s reported to be a five-year deal worth €2.5m per season plus add-ons, even though Nottingham Forest could offer circa €1m more net annually.
The problem here has never been whether or not Lucumi wanted to join Juventus, but the club managing to agree a fee with Bologna remains the serious issue that has not been resolved.
He had a release clause set at €28m that has already expired, and the contract only runs to June 2027, but Bologna are still not prepared to let him leave for under €25m.
The latest reports suggest that Juventus have realised they cannot include player exchanges, so are prepared to offer €20m upfront plus add-ons that are easy to achieve.
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