Transfer: Odilon Kossounou Joins Atalanta on Loan with €25m Buy Option

 

Atalanta signs Odilon Kossounou on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with €5.5m fee and €25m buy option, but no mandatory clause, as reported after verbal agreement reached.

Key Details:

• Odilon Kossounou joins Atalanta on loan from Bayer Leverkusen

• €5.5m loan fee and €25m buy option agreed

• No mandatory clause attached to the deal

• Atalanta strengthens defensive lineup with versatile player

• Flexibility and depth added to Gian Piero Gasperini's squad

Atalanta has secured the signing of Odilon Kossounou on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, with a verbal agreement reached and a deal now in place. The transfer includes a €5.5m loan fee and a €25m buy option, but notably, there is no mandatory clause attached.

This move bolsters Atalanta's defensive lineup, bringing in a talented and versatile player to enhance their squad. Kossounou's addition provides flexibility and depth, allowing Gian Piero Gasperini to explore different tactical options.

The absence of a mandatory clause gives Atalanta flexibility in their future dealings with Kossounou, allowing them to assess his performance before deciding on a permanent transfer.