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·16 August 2025
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Summer is about to end, and with it come the testing times: Atalanta and Juventus face off in the 26th edition of the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy for one last test before the start of the championship.
In Bergamo, the Serie A atmosphere is already in the air, with Juric's Nerazzurri called to find consistency after a preseason full of ups and downs, and Tudor's Bianconeri arriving in Bergamo eager to confirm the good form shown in the summer friendlies.
The appointment is set for this evening at 8:45 PM, in a test that promises to be exciting and will also weigh on some players in the transfer market.
La Dea, without Gasperini and forward Retegui, seeks new certainties and looks with interest at the return of an old idol like Robin Gosens.
Juve, on the other hand, brings to Bergamo a talented squad full of uncertainties related to ongoing negotiations.
It's not yet Serie A, but the tension and excitement are typical of major events. Who will be able to send the strongest signal a week before the official debut?
The Nerazzurri are experiencing a tense transfer window, with the uncertainty of Lookman and a team still in need of significant reinforcements.
Among the main targets is the name of Robin Gosens: according to Fabrizio Romano, Atalanta has already tried offering 12 million, but Fiorentina rejected it, considering the German winger indispensable.
It would be a sensational return for a player who has made recent history at Atalanta: 121 matches, 24 goals, and 16 assists in Serie A, with standout seasons in the Champions League and with the German national team.
The list of Bianconeri called up to Bergamo offers interesting insights. Igor Tudor can count on the presence of new forward Jonathan David, who has been closely followed after his first goals with Juventus, as well as players currently at the center of transfer negotiations.
Particularly, attention is focused on Nico González, who is on Atlético de Madrid's radar, and Douglas Luiz, who is under strong pressure from Nottingham Forest.
Two extroverted players who could take advantage of the prestigious friendly to showcase themselves and send new messages to suitors.
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