"Juventus" club announced that they acquired center-back Mattia Caldara from "Atalanta" in Bergamo. "Bianconeri" will initially pay 15 million euros for the 22-year-old footballer, but the amount could rise to 21 million due to various add-ons. The Italian will start his career in Turin in the summer of 2018 and will remain on loan at his current club until then. A member of the national youth team, Caldara impressed "Atalanta" this season, helping them rise to the fifth place in the tournament table. In 11 "Serie A" matches, Caldara also scored three goals. The defender is compared to Juventus veteran Andrea Barzagli. It was also revealed yesterday that his teammate Roberto Gagliardini is moving to Inter Milan. In addition, there are rumors circulating about a possible departure of Franck Kessie.
Mattia Caldara on a "massive day" for his career upon signing for the Bianconeri. pic.twitter.com/tUs8pcBXB6 — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 12, 2017
