There is a possibility that Nigerian centre-back Honest Ahanor, 17, could remain at Atalanta for one or two more seasons to continue his development. He joined the club in July 2025 from Genoa for a reported fee of €16 million and has made 15 appearances in the current Serie A season. He is currently under contract until 2028 and is valued at 25 million euros. His current salary is 930,000 euros annually. Atalanta is described as a club that offers a stable and formative environment for young talents. The club may refuse offers of 40 or 50 million euros this summer with the expectation that his value will be higher in the future. Several clubs, including Manchester United, AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid, have been linked with the player.