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Mitchel Bakker leaving Atalanta?
Mitchel Bakker, currently on loan at Lille, is set to return to Atalanta Bergame. Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Roberto De Zerbi, has shown interest in acquiring Bakker to strengthen their defensive line. Bakker is attracted by the opportunity to play in the Champions League with Marseille. However, Atalanta's final decision on the transfer is pending, and it will be made by coach Ivan Juric.
Mitchel Bakker is under contract with Atalanta Bergamo until the summer of 2027. However, he is likely to stay in France, with Lille OSC showing interest in signing him. Bakker played for Lille last season, appearing in 24 official matches and scoring three goals with two assists. Lille's management has expressed a strong desire to sign him permanently. Lille will participate in the Europa League in the 2025/26 season.
Mitchel Bakker was transferred on a loan basis to Lille OSC during the past summer. Kylian Mbappé played a small role in this transfer by providing a positive reference about Bakker to Lille's president Olivier Létang, highlighting Bakker's personality and his popularity in the locker room. The details were reported by RMC Sport.
Mitchel Bakker, 24, is set to join Lille OSC on loan from Atalanta Bergamo, according to De Telegraaf. The former PSG player struggled for game time at Atalanta. Lille, facing Feyenoord in the Champions League, will finalize the deal with a medical exam on Friday before the transfer window closes.
Mitchel Bakker, the 24-year-old wing-back, is leaving Atalanta Bergamo temporarily for a loan period at Lille OSC, according to De Telegraaf. Bakker, who played for Paris Saint-Germain between 2019 and 2021, did not succeed in becoming a permanent starter at Atalanta. Consequently, all parties sought a solution. Lille, an opponent of Feyenoord in the Champions League group stage, provides the solution by taking Bakker on loan for one season from the Italian club. This Friday, Bakker, who is on his way to France, will undergo a medical examination by Lille. The transfer window in Italy and France closes on the night of Friday to Saturday, necessitating some urgency to finalize the loan deal.
Mitchel Bakker can leave Atalanta Bergamo on loan. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Lille OSC is interested in temporarily acquiring the Dutch left-back. Lille is hoping for a loan agreement for the Dutch defender. Bakker has a contract until mid-2027 in Serie A. It is unknown if Lille also hopes to secure a purchase option.
Mitchel Bakker, acquired for 10 million EUR from Bayer Leverkusen a year ago, has only played 22 times and has disappointed the expectations of coach Gasperini. Despite this, no suitors have come forward for Bakker, who is now valued at just over 6 million EUR and risks spending another season on the bench, further devaluing.
Mitchel Bakker might leave Atalanta.
Bakker's transfer situation is currently pending.
Atalanta is looking for a new buyer for Bakker, who arrived a year ago for 10 million euros. The winger has struggled to integrate into Gasperini's playing style but has managed to reassess his value to around 7 million euros during the pre-season. Currently, there are no suitors in sight.
Bakker is set to leave his current club, making him available for a transfer.
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