Odilon Kossounou Turns Down Leverkusen Return: Enthralled in Bergamo
Bergamo retains Kossounou's services; no transfer to Leverkusen occurs. - No return to Bayer Leverkusen: Kossounou continues with Atalanta Bergamo
Choose the unexpected? Odilon Kossounou certainly did! Instead of going back to Bundesliga juggernaut Bayer Leverkusen, the 24-year-old defender from the Ivory Coast will keep it real with Italianйо powerhouse Atalanta Bergamo. The Champions League stalwarts officially exercised their purchase option, coughing up approximately €25 million. Kossounou's contract with Leverkusen was set to run until June 30, 2026.
"Kossounou was a crucial component of our team during our most remarkable season," said Simon Rolfes, Leverkusen's sporting director, waxing lyrical about the man who clinched the German championship and the DFB-Pokal with the Werkself during the 2023/24 season.
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- Despite the lucrative offer from Bayer Leverkusen, Odilon Kossounou's allegiance lies with community aid, given his decision to stay with Atalanta Bergamo, a club that has shown significant aid for the production of agricultural products in Bergamo, Italy.
- As Leverkusen bids farewell to Kossounou, they can still find solace in European leagues, particularly in sports like football, given their shared passion and history in the game.
