Italian Serie A club Atalanta BC have snapped up Ghanaian winger, Kamaldeen Sulemana as they have been seeking to beef up their squad ahead of the upcoming 2025/2026 domestic and continental campaigns.
The 23-year-old winger joins the current UEFA Europa League title holders from English Premier League relegated side Southampton FC on a long-term deal after successfully passing all medical tests.
Atalanta signed the Ghanaian forward in a deal worth €17.5 million, with an additional €4 million in performance-related add-ons ahead of the 2025/2025 season.
Sulemana’s move to the Serie A marks a new chapter in his career having previously played for Danish club, FC Nordsjaelland where he scored 5 goals and also providing 3 assists in 25 games, again also with French Ligue 1 side Stade de Rennais where he scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 34 games.
Since joining Southampton in January 2023 for a club-record fee, Sulemana made 44 appearances in the English Premier League since the 2023/2024 season, scoring 5 goals with 2 assists.
The club took to the internet to announce the signing after all requisite paperwork and documentation work were met.
The move offers the former Right to Dream Academy winger a chance to revive his sterling career and reignite the flame he once possessed in European football that caught the eyes of so many fans and scouts as he joins one of Europe’s top leagues.
Speaking about the move, Kamaldeen expressed his joy in becoming a part of the Bergamo outfit and also assured the fans and the club of his readiness to deliver:
I just had a tour at the training centre and I can say it’s a big facility, a lot of stuff to do here, and I can’t wait to get started. I’m very happy to start my new adventure here. So far, I like everything I see. I will give all my best to the club.” Kamaldeen Sulemana shared in a video posted by Atalanta.
“I am very happy and proud to be here; I just want to thank the team and the fans for welcoming me here and it is a pleasure to be here. I can’t wait to get started— Forza Atalanta.” Sulemana added.
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