Atalanta will sign permanently Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic in June.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Atalanta have decided to trigger the permanent option in Pasalic's deal.

The Croatian will join La Dea outright this summer for a knockdown fee of €15m.

Atalanta's board know they're getting a bargain given Pasalic's contribution to their success over the past 12 months.

The midfielder is now a first-choice for Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini.