Atlanta is going to enhance their attacking lineup by getting Ghanaian international Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton. The transfer deal, worth €17.5 million with possible add-ons and bonuses of €4 million also has a 15% sell-on clause. Sulemana, who’s on holiday in Accra right now will be heading to Bergamo for a medical examination before joining Serie A.
- Atalanta has agreed on a €17.5 million deal with Southampton plus €4 million in add-ons for Kamaldeen Sulemana.
- Sulemana will cut short his holiday to undergo a medical in Bergamo Italy.
- The deal includes a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year and a 15% sell-on clause.
Sulemana’s Career Journey and Performance
Kamaldeen Sulemana who was born in Techiman Ghana has had a good career so far. He started his professional career with FC Nordsjælland in Denmark before moving to Stade Rennais in France. In January 2023 Sulemana joined Southampton for a club-record fee and played 26 times in the Premier League. Even though he only scored once in England his dynamic style as a left winger has made him really valuable. His skills caught Atalanta’s eye and they’re really excited to add him to their team setup.
🚨 Atalanta agree deal with Southampton to sign Kamaldeen Sulemana. Deal for Ghana int’l €17.5m + €4M add-ons + team bonuses + 15% sell-on. 4yr contract & club option of 5th. Cutting short holiday in Accra to do medical in Bergamo tomorrow @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/1pj01ciOob
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein)
June 26, 2025
The Competitive Landscape of Serie A
Sulemana joining Atalanta comes at an important time when the club wants to make their squad stronger in the tough Serie A league. Atalanta which is known for how they play and do well in the league thinks Sulemana’s speed and creativity on the wing will help them a lot. Getting him shows how much they want to get into European spots which you can see in games like Monza vs Atalanta and other Serie A matches like Roma vs Fiorentina. With Sulemana coming in Atalanta is going to be better at attacking and keep doing good in the league.
For more details on Atalanta’s strategic positioning visit the Atalanta club page.
