Atalanta have signed Hellas Verona defender Matteo Lovato.

Lovato moves to Atalanta for €8m plus €3m in bonuses.

The Gialloblu must then pay 15 per cent of the amount to Padova, who then must share with Genoa, where Lovato started his career.

Verona announced: “Hellas Verona FC announce the permanent transfer of Matteo Lovato to Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio."

The 21-year-old has played 25 Serie A games since joining Verona.