Juventus have reached a verbal agreement with Bologna to sign Colombia international Jhon Lucumi, according to Romano, with the deal expected to be worth €20m plus add-ons.
The agreement between the two clubs is currently verbal, but formal steps are expected to follow within the next 24 to 48 hours. Lucumi is then scheduled to travel for his medical over the weekend, with the move to Juventus set to be completed soon afterwards.
Romano reported the development with the phrase “here we go”, indicating that the transfer has reached an advanced stage despite the remaining administrative work. The proposed fee consists of a fixed €20m payment to Bologna, alongside additional payments linked to add-ons.
Lucumi has made Juventus his preferred destination during the negotiations. “Lucumi only wanted Juventus. 🇨🇴”, Romano said, underlining the defender’s desire to join the Turin club.
The 27-year-old centre-back is therefore set to leave Bologna for Juventus, with the Italian clubs now expected to complete the necessary formalities before the medical examination. Until those steps are concluded, the transfer remains subject to the final paperwork and the planned medical.
Juventus’ agreement with Bologna represents the key breakthrough in the deal. The Old Lady have secured a verbal pact for Lucumi, while the next stage will be to turn that understanding into an official transfer through the required documentation.
The medical, planned for the weekend, is the immediate next milestone. Once that process and the remaining formalities have been completed, Lucumi will be poised to become a Juventus player.
Bologna’s defender has been identified in the report as the latest player set to make the move to the Turin side. The financial terms have been established at €20m plus add-ons, and the player’s clear preference for Juventus has helped pave the way for the transfer.
Romano’s update means the deal is now close, although the formal agreement and medical still need to take place. Juventus and Bologna are expected to work through those final stages over the coming 24 to 48 hours, ahead of Lucumi’s planned arrival for his examination at the weekend.