Atalanta has officially acquired midfielder Gianluca Gaetano from Cagliari. The transfer is reported to be for an initial €12 million, with an additional €2 million in performance-based bonuses, bringing the total potential fee to €14 million.

The addition of the 26-year-old Gaetano was reportedly a specific request from new Atalanta coach Maurizio Sarri, who aims to introduce different qualities to the squad, especially with Ederson's departure to Manchester United. Gaetano successfully completed his medical examinations in the past 24 hours and has now been formally presented as a new Atalanta player.

Gaetano, a product of the Napoli youth academy, had limited senior appearances for his boyhood club. He gained significant experience through loan spells at Cremonese and Cagliari. Cagliari secured his permanent transfer last summer for €6.2 million, effectively more than doubling their investment in the player within a year.

In Serie A, Gaetano has made 93 appearances, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. He also has experience in the Champions League, with five games played in the competition. Atalanta commenced their pre-season training today in Bergamo under the leadership of their new coach.

English Translation

Atalanta Signs Gaetano from Cagliari for Reported €14m Fee

Atalanta has completed the signing of creative midfielder Gianluca Gaetano from Cagliari for a reported fee of €14 million, including add-ons.

The 26-year-old was a target for new coach Maurizio Sarri to add different characteristics to the squad, particularly with Ederson heading to Manchester United.

Gaetano is a New Atalanta Player

An agreement was reached this week for a reported €12 million plus an additional €2 million in performance-related bonuses.

Gaetano underwent medical tests over the last 24 hours and has now been formally announced as a new Atalanta player.

He is a product of the Napoli youth academy but saw little first-team action for his hometown club, instead going out on loan to Cremonese and Cagliari.

The Sardinians bought him outright last summer for €6.2 million and have more than doubled that price tag in the space of a year.

Gaetano has 93 Serie A appearances to his name, having scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists, along with five Champions League games.

La Dea began their pre-season training today in Bergamo under the guidance of their new coach.