Atalanta finished up it’s winter business further fortifying its attack with the signing of Parma’s Valentin Mihăilă on a loan deal with an option to buy. Should Atalanta go through an permanently purchase the Romanian, La Dea will look to… Continue Reading
In one of the worst kept secrets of the very young winter transfer season, it is all but certain that Jeremie Boga has become a new Atalanta player (and perhaps when you read this it will already be official). And… Continue Reading
Spoiler Alert – He’s Basically Marten de Roon! In Atalanta’s endless attempt to find an acceptable midfield rotation for the stalwart duo of Marten de Roon and Remo Freuler, La Dea have been linked to a variety of names this… Continue Reading
Perhaps I’m posting this article in haste and prematurely, but the writing looks to be on the wall that Cuti is off to “not-so” greener pastures after one breakout season with Atalanta. But what a breakout it was for him!… Continue Reading
I don’t think anything is as exciting and mindnumbing at the same time as summer transfer rumors. The initial shock factor and immediate crash as you remember it will ake weeks for the signing to be inked or the rumor… Continue Reading
Dirty DetailsName: Jonas KnudsenNationality: Denmark (7 Caps)Current Club: Malmo FFAge: 28 (Birthday, Sep 16)Physical Stats: 1.85m, 82 kgTransfermarkt Value: $1.3M, contract ends 2023 Position: Left Back and Left Center BackStrengths: Throw-Ins (Yes!), Work-RateWeaknesses: Sufficient Floor for Italian FootballTo Be Determined:… Continue Reading
Dirty DetailsName: Joey VeermanNationality: The NetherlandsCurrent Club: Heerenveen FCAge: 22 (Birthday, Nov 19)Physical Stats: 1.85m, 75 kgTransfermarkt Value: $7.7M, contract ends 2024 Position: Defensive MidfieldStrengths: Long Balls, Passing, Composure, VisionWeaknesses: Lapses of Awareness, AssertivenessTo Be Determined: Playing in a Pivot… Continue Reading
Dirty DetailsName: Borna SosaNationality: Croatia (19 U21 Caps)Current Club: VfB StuttgartAge: 23 (Birthday, Jan 21)Physical Stats: 1.85m, 77 kgTransfermarkt Value: $13.2M, contract ends 2025 Position: Left Wingback/MidfieldStrengths: Attacking Positioning, Crossing, DecisionsWeaknesses: Aggression, Extremely Left FootedTo Be Determined: Defensive Positioning, Pressing… Continue Reading
Dirty DetailsName: Jerdy SchoutenNationality: NetherlandsCurrent Club: Bologna FCAge: 24 (Birthday, Jan 12)Physical Stats: 1.85m, 74 kgTransfermarkt Value: $7.7M, contract ends 2024 Position: Central MidfieldStrengths: Passing, Composure, Ball PossessionWeaknesses: PhysicalityTo Be Determined: Defensive Pressing The Atalanta Passione Scouting Series finally stays… Continue Reading
Dirty DetailsName: Charles de Ketelaere (CDK in the article)Nationality: Belgium (1 Senior Cap)Current Club: Club BruggeAge: 20 (Birthday, March 10)Physical Stats: 1.92m, 74 kgTransfermarkt Value: $17.6M, contract ends 2022 Position: Attacking MidfielderStrengths: Technique, Work Rate, Positional FlexibilityWeaknesses: Stamina, Getting Lost… Continue Reading