Quotidiano Sportivo recently discussed the future of Jhon Lucumi, revealing that Bologna successfully rejected advances from Sunderland over the summer. There is still uncertainty surrounding Lucumi’s decision on whether to accept Bologna’s offer for a new contract, with doubts over a possible January exit.
Corriere dello Sport now provides further updates on the 27-year-old’s situation. Bologna is reportedly determined to retain Lucumi and are willing to make significant efforts to keep him at the club. Talks on a potential new deal are set to take place next week, with the club prepared to increase his current salary.
Although Bologna’s offer may not match Sunderland’s €3m per season deal, sporting director Giovanni Sartori is committed to securing Lucumi’s future at the club. Despite previous rejections of contract proposals by Lucumi’s representatives, Bologna is now looking to make him one of the highest-paid players in the squad in order to persuade him to stay.
Lucumi has returned from international duty, and his agent is expected to engage in discussions with the club in the coming days.
