Atalanta have confirmed the signing of Serbia midfielder Lazar Samarcic from Udinese on a season-long loan with an option to buy sport.
Atalanta have announced the signing of 22-year-old Serbian midfielder Samarcic from Udinese on loan for the 2024-25 season. With an option to buy that will become mandatory if an agreement is reached.
Samarčić, a left-footed midfielder, joined Udinese from RB Leipzig in 2021 and has made 93 appearances in Serie A. Scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists. He was close to joining Inter Milan last year, but the deal was cancelled UFABET
Sky Italia report that if Samarcic is signed permanently in 2025. A five-year deal. Atalanta will pay €25m in total. Including add-ons and loan fees.
Samarcic becomes Gian Piero Gasperini’s sixth summer signing and replaces Marco Brescianini, who signed just days earlier, paving the way for Netherlands international midfielder Ten Kopmeiners to leave for Juventus.
Samardzic has been with Udinese since the summer of 2021. When the “Zebras” acquired him from RB Leipzig for €3 million. Since then, he has made 98 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists.
Lazar has called up to the Serbian national team. Where he has played 11 matches. Transfermarkt values the new Atalanta signing at €20 million.