Juventus and Bologna Finalize €20M Deal for Jhon Lucumi
Reports have emerged confirming that Juventus and Bologna have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Jhon Lucumi, with the total fee set at €20 million, inclusive of add-ons for the Colombian international.
Sources announced earlier today that discussions between the clubs had progressed, leading to a new meeting aimed at finalizing the terms of the agreement.
Lucumi is poised to move to Juventus after successfully negotiating personal terms, which include an annual salary of €2.5 million plus bonuses. His strong desire to join the Turin club played a significant role in securing the deal for a reduced fee of €20 million—considerably lower than Bologna’s original asking price of €25 million and the previous release clause of €28 million.
As part of the next steps, Lucumi is expected to undergo medical examinations over the weekend before officially completing the transfer. His contract with Bologna was already set to expire at the conclusion of the current season.
Reports are coming in that Juventus and Bologna have reached a verbal agreement for Jhon Lucumi, paying €20m including add-ons for the Colombia international.
It had already been stated by several sources earlier today that the clubs had edged closer with a new meeting to discuss the structure of the terms.
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Lucumi ready for Juventus transfer
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Noah Holm of SK Brann is challenged by Jhon Lucumi of Bologna during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and SK Brann at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on February 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Those details have seemingly now been resolved, according to Fabrizio Romano, Sport Mediaset, Sportitalia and more.
As confirmed, the total fee comes to €20m including performance-related bonuses and add-ons.
Lucumi had agreed personal terms with Juventus, set to earn €2.5m per season plus bonuses, and had his heart set purely on coming to Turin.
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It was his determination to come to Juve that allowed them to ultimately get the deal done for only €20m, when the original asking price had been €25m, and before that the release clause of €28m.
The Colombia international is now expected to undergo his medical tests over the weekend and complete the transfer.
His contract with Bologna was set to expire at the end of the season anyway.
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