Atalanta have secured the services of Odilon Kossounou on a loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The agreement includes a €5.5 million loan fee with an option to buy for €25 million, but there is no mandatory purchase clause.
Transfer Details
The deal was verbally agreed upon after an initial bid was reported overnight. Kossounou, a 23-year-old centre-back, will bolster Atalanta’s defensive options for the upcoming season.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Replacement
Bayer Leverkusen are set to replace Kossounou with Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain. The loan move for Mukiele is reportedly in its final stages.
Background
Kossounou has been with Bayer Leverkusen since 2021, having previously played for Club Brugge. Known for his strong defensive capabilities and versatility, he has been a key figure in Leverkusen’s backline.
Mukiele, on the other hand, has been linked with a move away from PSG since earlier this year, with Bayern Munich also showing interest in the French defender.