De Ketelaere: Atalanta confirm plans to purchase Milan owned talent

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi made it clear that the club are working to purchase Charles De Ketelaere from Milan this summer after his impressive season on loan.

The 23-year-old Belgian forward failed to find his footing in his debut season with Italy, managing just one assist across 40 games for the Rossoneri, but he’s found a new lease of life this term under Gian Piero Gasperini, shining in Bergamo.

De Ketelaere has scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances across all competitions, playing a leading role for Atalanta in their runs to the Coppa Italia final and Europa League semi-finals.

De Ketelaere situation

Speaking to the media via TMW ahead of Atalanta’s Coppa Italia clash with Fiorentina on Wednesday evening, Percassi stated the club’s intentions to sign De Ketelaere from Milan, saying: “I’d suggest he confirm the house in Bergamo, because it’s a beautiful city where one feels very comfortable.”

La Dea paid €3m for the loan deal last summer and will spend €26m to make his stay in Bergamo permanent this summer. The Rossoneri hold a 10% future resale clause, giving them some chance for profit in the future.