Atalanta to stall Nigeria-eligible’s move to Cremonese

Cremonese, who’re on the acute finish of the Serie A standing need to bolster their squad of their battle to keep away from relegation.

Atalanta is making an attempt to dam Caleb Okoli’s switch to Cremonese after being handed a damage blow.

Backside-of-the-league Cremonese have been keeping track of the Italian-Nigerian defender and try to entice him again to Giovanni Zini Stadium.

The Argentine defender José Luis Palomino was was compelled off the pitch in Atalanta’s 3-3 draw with Juventus, handing the Orobici a significant blow.

In accordance with reviews, he will likely be out for 3 to 4 weeks after sustaining a first-degree muscle/facial hamstring damage.

In the meantime, rumours declare that this main setback has introduced the Nerazzurri with a switch dilemma that will forestall Okopi from going again to Cremona.

Following Palomino’s return to the aspect, the 21-year-old, who has but to make his debut for Atalanta in 2023, has misplaced his spot in Gian Piero Gasperini’s beginning lineup.

Rafael Tolói and Giorgio Scalvini are additionally a risk to him, and there are nonetheless loads of decisions obtainable regardless of Palomino’s departure.

The chance to reclaim his first staff shirt from the Argentine at this level appears to name for his consideration.

In the intervening time, his choice to return to Cremonese after being important to the staff’s elevation to Serie A may be the best one for gaining constant taking part in time.

The participant, who is predicated in Italy, has appeared in just a few U-21 matches for the Italian squad; however, sources point out that the Tremendous Eagles coach is making an attempt to get him to affix Nigeria’s nationwide staff.