Koopmeiners is a new Atalanta player. The official statement

Teun Koopmeiners is a new Atalanta player. He arrives from AZ Alkmaar for 14 million euros. The Dutch midfielder, born in 1998, signs a contract until 2026 with the Dea and is ready to start his new adventure in Serie A.

"Atalanta BC announces the definitive purchase of the player Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar": this is what we read on the website of the Nerazzurri club, who have made official the arrival of the Dutch player born in 1998. Dutch national team, Koopmeiners has collected 13 seasons at AZ Alkmaar and where he made his first team debut in October 2017: since then he has played 154 games in just over four seasons, immediately becoming a staple of the team. With AZ 25 appearances (and 7 goals) between the UEFA Europa League and qualifiers. On 10 July 2020 he then made his debut in the Dutch senior national team and is still called up for the World Cup qualifiers. "After having played, yesterday, Sunday 29 August, the last match in the Eredivisie with AZ Alkmaar, Teun has directly reached the retirement of the Dutch national team. He will arrive in Bergamo after the commitments of the Netherlands", reads the website of the Atalanta. These are the first words of Koopmeiners: "I am really excited to be an Atalanta player. I am convinced it is a perfect club for me. I also really like your country and your culture. Marten de Roon and Hans Hateboer have told me a lot. positive things from both the club and the city and the people. I really can't wait to meet you. "Final message dedicated to the new fans:" I am really excited to arrive in Bergamo and wear the Nerazzurri shirt. Soon! And Forza Atalanta! ”.