Jhon Lucumi Set for Juventus Medical After Transfer Agreement with Bologna
Jhon Lucumi is anticipated to arrive in Turin to finalize his medical with Juventus by the end of the weekend. This development follows an agreement reached between the Bianconeri and Bologna for the Colombian centre-back’s transfer on Thursday.
Lucumi to complete Juventus medical on Sunday
Various reports confirm that Juventus have agreed to pay a total of €20m including bonuses for Lucumi, who is currently in the final year of his contract at the Dall’Ara.
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Initially, Bologna sought the €28m release clause specified in the defender’s contract. However, they reduced their asking price to €25m and eventually settled on €20m due to concerns that the 28-year-old might leave for free at the end of his contract next summer.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
A transfer deal has now been finalized with Juventus. According to updates from Calciomercato.com, Lucumi is expected to travel to Turin on Saturday (August 15).
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Depending on his arrival time in Turin, Lucumi may undertake the first part of his medical examination on Saturday and could complete the remainder along with signing his contract on Sunday.
Jhon Lucumi is expected to land in Turin and complete his Juventus medical by the end of the weekend after the Bianconeri and Bologna reached an agreement for the transfer of the Colombian centre-back on Thursday.
Lucumi to complete Juventus medical on Sunday
According to reports from various outlets on Thursday, Juventus have agreed to pay a total of €20m including bonuses and add-ons for Lucumi, who is into the final year of his contract at the Dall’Ara.
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Bologna had originally sought the €28m release clause fee that is written into the defender’s contract before lowering their demands to €25m and then eventually lowering to €20m with growing fears that the 28-year-old could walk away for free at the end of his contract next summer.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
A deal has now been struck with Juventus and according to the latest updates from Calciomercato.com, the player is expected to travel over to Turin on Saturday (August 15).
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Depending on the time that the player arrives in Turin, he could complete the first stage of his medical on Saturday and potentially complete the rest of it and the other formalities, including the signing of his contract, on Sunday.
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