Football: Youngster Dejan Kulusevski joins Juventus

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Italy’s Serie A giants Juventus signed youngster Dejan Kulusevski from fellow Italian club Atalanta late Thursday.

Juventus said on their website that Kulusevski's contract will keep him at the Allianz Stadium until 2024.

The club said the Swedish midfielder will continue to play for Italy's Parma on loan for the rest of the season.

"Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that it has finalized an agreement with the company Atalanta B.C. S.p.A. for the definitive acquisition of the right to sports performances of the footballer Dejan Kulusevski against a consideration of €35 million payable in five years. The purchase value may increase by a maximum of €9 million when certain conditions mature during the contractual term,” Juventus said.

"He will be an important player for Juve's midfield and an element with high prospects. At only 19, he is built with crystalline talent."

Having joined Parma on loan from Atalanta in July 2019, the 19-year-old player scored four goals and made seven assists in 19 matches for Parma this season.