Atalanta Finalize €17m Deal for Inter’s Nicola Zalewski in Surprise Summer Move

Atalanta have secured the signing of Nicola Zalewski from Inter Milan in a €17 million deal, marking a swift turnaround for the Polish wingback who only joined Inter permanently from Roma in June for €7 million, the 23-year-old, who impressed during his brief stint at Inter including a standout performance in the Club World Cup will bolster Atalanta’s left flank, replacing Robin Gosens after Fiorentina rebuffed their approach for the German defender. Zalewski, who contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in 34 appearances last season, is set to sign a long-term contract until 2030, with medicals scheduled for Monday.

The deal nets Inter a €10 million profit within months of signing Zalewski, as the club continues to streamline its squad amid interest in players like Ademola Lookman though the Zalewski transfer is unrelated to those negotiations. Atalanta, meanwhile, prioritized Zalewski for his versatility and attacking prowess, with manager Ivan Jurić viewing him as a key piece for their Serie A and European campaigns. The move leaves Inter to focus on offloading Benjamin Pavard and integrating new defensive targets, while Zalewski’s departure underscores the volatile nature of the summer transfer market.

Sources: Gazzetta dello Sport, OneFootball, Football Italia.