Atalanta FC head coach Gasperini officially confirmed midfield centerpiece Koupmenas' desire to join Juventus in a recent interview. The news once again puts Koupmenas' transfer in the spotlight and reveals Atlanta's predicament at the negotiating table.
According to Gasperini, it seems that Koupmenas has reached some kind of agreement with Juventus, which has led to a change in the player's mentality, as he is no longer willing to train or play with his Atlanta teammates. This move has undoubtedly caused a lot of problems for Atlanta, and Gasperini even described the current situation as "the club feels blackmailed".
A member of the Dutch national team, the 26-year-old Koupmenas was instrumental in Atlanta's success last season. He appeared in a total of 51 official matches, making 43 starts and contributing 15 goals and 7 assists, making him an indispensable centerpiece of the team's midfield. However, with Juventus' growing interest in him, Koupmenas' future no longer seems to be entirely in Atlanta's hands.
However, Atlanta's asking price for the Dutch international is as high as 60 million euros, a figure that has become an important obstacle in the transfer negotiations. Whether Juventus is willing to meet Atlanta's asking price, as well as whether the two sides can reach agreement on the transfer fee, player treatment, etc., will have a direct impact on the final destination of Kupmenas.
For Atalanta, the loss of Koupmenas is undoubtedly a huge loss. But facing the player's strong will to leave the team and Juventus's high offer, the club may also have to make a compromise. For Juventus, the successful introduction of Koupmenas will undoubtedly further strengthen the team's midfield, adding more competitiveness to the Serie A and Champions League next season.
