Atalanta have exercised their option to sign Merih Demiral on a permanent basis from Juventus following his loan stint at the club.
The Turkey international was a regular fixture for Atalanta last season, making 42 appearances across all competitions and scoring twice, and the Serie A club have decided to make his stay permanent.
Atalanta had a purchase option for the defender as part of the deal that brought him to the club for the 2021-22 season, and they have now exercised that clause, paying €20million for the services of the 24-year-old.
OFFICIAL | exercise their option right to sign on a permanent basis.
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The deal could rise by a further €2.5m if additional clauses are met, while Juventus will also recei…