Juventus Secures Jhon Lucumi from Bologna for €19.5 Million
Juventus has officially signed Jhon Lucumi from Bologna for a fee of €19.5 million plus additional add-ons, the club announced.
The 28-year-old Colombia international has penned a contract with the Bianconeri that extends until June 2030.
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Lucumi underwent medical examinations in Turin on Sunday, and the club confirmed his signing on Monday morning.
Lucumi joins Juventus: official statement
“Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that an agreement with Bologna FC 1909 for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Jhon Janer Lucumí Bonilla has been reached for a consideration of €19.5 million, payable in three financial years, with the addition of ancillary costs up to €0.6 million,” the Juventus statement read.
“Furthermore, bonuses up to a maximum of €2 million are envisaged upon the achievement of further performance objectives. Juventus and the player have signed a contract of employment until 30 June 2030.”
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Lucumi made his move to Bologna from Belgian club Genk in the summer of 2022 for €8 million.
During his time with Bologna, the defender made 123 Serie A appearances and scored once.
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)
Throughout his tenure at Bologna, Lucumi also played in eight Champions League matches, scoring once, and was part of the squad that won the Coppa Italia in the 2024-25 season under coach Vincenzo Italiano.
A key player for Colombia, Lucumi represented the national team at the 2026 World Cup, where he made five starts.
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Colombia was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland.
Lucumi’s arrival marks Juventus’ fourth signing of the summer, following Jeff Ekhator, Randal Kolo Muani, and Kerim Alajbegović. The club is reportedly nearing an agreement with Tottenham for Italy international Guglielmo Vicario.
Jhon Lucumi has officially joined Juventus from Bologna for €19.5m plus add-ons, the Bianconeri confirmed.
Colombia international Lucumi has joined Juventus from Bologna, signing a contract until June 2030.
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Lucumi, 28, underwent medical tests in Turin on Sunday, and the Bianconeri confirmed his signing this morning.
Lucumi joins Juventus: official statement
“Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that an agreement with Bologna FC 1909 for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Jhon Janer Lucumí Bonilla has been reached for a consideration of € 19.5 million, payable in three financial years, with the addition of ancillary costs up to € 0.6 million,” Juventus said.
“Furthermore, bonuses up to a maximum of € 2 million are envisaged upon the achievement of further performance objectives. Juventus and the player have signed a contract of employment until 30 June 2030.”
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Lucumi had joined Bologna from Belgian side Genk in the summer of 2022 for €8m.
The Colombian centre-back made 123 appearances in Serie A with the Rossoblu, scoring one goal.
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)
During his time at Bologna, he also played eight times in the Champions League, scoring one goal, and won the Coppa Italia in the 2024-25 campaign under Vincenzo Italiano.
A Colombia international, Lucumi featured at the 2026 World Cup, making five appearances, all as a starter.
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Colombia were knocked out on penalties in the Round of 16, losing to Switzerland.
Lucumi is Juventus’ fourth summer signing after Jeff Ekhator, Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegović. The Bianconeri are also close to reaching an agreement with Tottenham for Italy international Guglielmo Vicario.
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