Jhon Lucumi chooses Juventus over Inter Milan this summer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jhon Lucumi is set to join Juventus after rejecting advances from Inter Milan and Como. The center-back, who has gained recognition as one of Serie A's top defenders since his time at Bologna, favored Juventus due to their ongoing project and the influence of manager Luciano Spalletti. Despite Inter's status and Como's interest, Lucumi's preference for the Bianconeri underscored his ambition to play at the Allianz Stadium. He is expected to integrate quickly into Spalletti's plans as he begins his new chapter in Turin.
- •Lucumi established himself as a top defender in Serie A.
- •He received interest from both Inter Milan and Como.
- •Lucumi chose Juventus due to their technical project and Spalletti's influence.
- •The deal secures Juventus' aim to strengthen their squad this summer.
- •Lucumi is expected to play a key role in Spalletti's plans.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — “Very South American thing” Spalletti welcomes Lucumi to Juventus
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — How the arrival of Lucumi will shape Juventus style of play
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Why Lucumi decided to choose Juventus over Inter Milan
"Luciano Spalletti is delighted that Juventus have finally signed Jhon Lucumi, and he is pleased with the profile of the Colombian defender and what he can bring to Turin.Lucumi attracted interest from...
"Jhon Lucumi is the latest defender to join Juventus after the Bianconeri reached an agreement with Bologna to add the Colombian to their squad during this transfer window. The defender has always want...
"Inter Milan tried to hijack Juventus’ move for Jhon Lucumi this summer, but the defender is now set to move to the Allianz Stadium to play for the Bianconeri. Lucumi has established himself as one o...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:05 PM“Very South American thing” Spalletti welcomes Lucumi to Juventus
Luciano Spalletti is delighted that Juventus have finally signed Jhon Lucumi, and he is pleased with the profile of the Colombian defender and what he can bring to Turin.Lucumi attracted interest from...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:10 PMHow the arrival of Lucumi will shape Juventus style of play
Jhon Lucumi is the latest defender to join Juventus after the Bianconeri reached an agreement with Bologna to add the Colombian to their squad during this transfer window. The defender has always want...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 7:50 AMWhy Lucumi decided to choose Juventus over Inter Milan
Inter Milan tried to hijack Juventus’ move for Jhon Lucumi this summer, but the defender is now set to move to the Allianz Stadium to play for the Bianconeri. Lucumi has established himself as one o...
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