What happened: Atalanta have completed the signing of Croatian centre back Ljubo Puljic from Bayern Munich's reserve side, FC Bayern II, on a four-year contract. The Croatia U19 international joined the Bergamo club alongside representatives from the Bola Group, with both sides confirming the deal is done.

Why it matters: The move continues Atalanta's well-established model of recruiting young, developmental defenders and adding depth at the back for the upcoming 2026 campaign. Bayern confirmed Puljic's departure from their amateur setup, ending his time in the German club's youth pipeline.

What to watch: Watch for whether Atalanta integrate Puljic into their senior squad for preseason or route him through a loan or their development ranks first.