Tuttomercato has reported that Atalanta is showing interest in acquiring Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. Atalanta is keen on signing Joel Ordonez, a central defender from Club Brugge. Ordonez, a 20-year-old Ecuadorian talent who developed at Independiente del Valle, was purchased by Brugge for 4 million euros in 2022. He has participated in 23 European competitions, establishing himself as a high-level talent. Club Brugge has already turned down an offer of 30 million euros for Ordonez, valuing him currently at around 40 million euros. Atalanta is eager to strengthen their defense due to uncertainties with their current lineup, which includes potential departures and injuries. Although the club has seven defenders, only Isak Hien and Odilon Kossounou are presently deemed reliable. This predicament has prompted Atalanta to monitor the market, with Ordonez emerging as one of the most intriguing prospects. The ambitious 40 million euro valuation is partly influenced by the precedent set by William Pacho, another Ecuadorian defender, who was sold to PSG for the same amount after just seven appearances.