Pietro Comuzzo, a promising young centre-back, recently declined a substantial €35 million transfer offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal. Despite the lucrative financial terms and the approach from former Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, Comuzzo reportedly showed no interest in moving to the Saudi Pro League.
This rejection has now reportedly caught the attention of Italian club Atalanta. According to Sky Sport Italia, Atalanta is exploring the possibility of presenting a similar €35 million bid to Fiorentina for the defender.
Comuzzo`s Market Valuation Becomes Clear to Atalanta
Fiorentina`s apparent readiness to accept Al-Hilal`s offer has effectively established a clear valuation for Comuzzo. With Atalanta participating in both the Champions League and Serie A, there is an expectation that Comuzzo might be more receptive to a switch to Bergamo, considering the higher sporting appeal.
It remains to be seen if La Dea (Atalanta`s nickname) will commit to the proposed structure of €30 million upfront plus €5 million in add-ons. This potential transfer could become a key focus in the final days of the current transfer window.
Comuzzo, who celebrated his 20th birthday in February, is a homegrown talent from Fiorentina`s youth academy. He has consistently advanced through the ranks to become a regular member of their senior squad. His current contract with the Viola was recently extended and runs until June 2029.