Juventus is preparing to make a significant move by sending a bid for Teun Koopmeiners, the Dutch midfielder currently playing for Atalanta BC. Valued at €50 million, Koopmeiners has a contract with Atalanta until 2027. This potential transfer is part of Juventus’ strategy to strengthen their midfield with a versatile and experienced player.
- Juventus is set to send a bid for Teun Koopmeiners.
- The Dutch midfielder is currently with Atalanta BC.
- Koopmeiners is valued at €50 million and has a contract until 2027.
Player Profile: Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners, born on February 28, 1998, in Castricum, Netherlands, is a versatile midfielder known for his attacking prowess. Standing at 1.84 meters, he primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but is also adept in central and defensive midfield roles. Currently, he is contracted with Atalanta BC until June 30, 2027, and is valued at €50 million. Managed by Wasserman, he has a Transfermarkt profile here.
Career Statistics
Koopmeiners began his youth career with Vitesse ’22 and AZ Juvenil before making his senior debut with AZ Alkmaar in 2016. During his time at AZ Alkmaar (2016-2021), he made:
- Eredivisie: 116 appearances, 35 goals, 12 assists
- Europa League: 32 appearances, 4 goals, 6 assists
- TOTO KNVB Beker: 13 appearances, 1 goal
Since joining Atalanta BC in 2021, his stats include:
- Serie A: 97 appearances, 26 goals, 10 assists
- UEFA Champions League: 5 appearances, 1 goal
- Italy Cup: 9 appearances, 3 goals
National Team Career
Koopmeiners has also been a key player for the Netherlands national teams:
- Senior Team (2020-Present): 21 caps, 2 goals
- U21 (2018-2020): 19 caps, 4 goals
- U20 (2017-2018): 5 caps
- U19 (2016-2017): 13 caps
- U18 (2015-2016): 3 caps
- U17 (2015): 4 caps
Transfer History and Potential Move to Juventus
Teun Koopmeiners made a significant move from AZ Alkmaar to Atalanta BC on August 30, 2021, for a reported fee of €12 million. According to a tweet by Fabrizio Romano, Juventus is now preparing to send a bid for the Dutch midfielder. This move is seen as a strategic effort by Juventus to strengthen their midfield with a versatile and experienced player. Koopmeiners is currently recovering from an adductor injury, with a return expected on July 18, 2024.
⤵️🇳🇱 Juventus will send bid for Teun Koopmeiners soon.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 10, 2023
Additional Context
Juventus is actively looking to bolster their squad. The club is also in talks with other clubs regarding the potential departure of Arthur Melo, who is currently on loan at Fiorentina with a €20 million buy option (source). Additionally, Juventus is on the brink of securing a major midfield talent from Ligue 1 (source) and is set to announce the signing of a new goalkeeper soon (source).
Koopmeiners’ potential move to Juventus could be a game-changer, providing the club with a dynamic midfielder capable of influencing both attack and defense. His recovery from injury will be closely monitored by Juventus as they prepare their bid.
