Atalanta have agreed personal terms with 23-year-old right-back Nicolò Savona, who now negotiates his exit from Nottingham Forest. Savona joined Forest in 2025 for €13 million plus add-ons but suffered a serious knee injury that hampered his Premier League debut season, limiting him to 20 competitive appearances.
The expected transfer structure is a loan with an obligation to buy totalling €14–15 million, with Juventus retaining a 10 per cent sell-on clause from Savona's original academy academy exit. The Italian international's versatility—capable of playing right-back, wing-back, or centre-back—suits Atalanta's tactical flexibility.
Savona's acquisition may enable Raoul Bellanova's departure from Atalanta to Fulham, with the Italian club reportedly seeking around €25 million for the experienced right-back. The potential fullback reshuffle could impact Atalanta's attacking contributions from wide positions and their Serie A defensive projections.
Savona's arrival and Bellanova's likely exit may shift team performance and clean sheet betting markets for Atalanta, depending on how the defensive transition unfolds.