Atalanta have signed Parma defender Giuseppe Pezzella.

Both clubs have announced the transfer of the Italian defender on their official websites.

“I am very proud to have joined such a prestigious club as Atalanta," Pezzella told Atalanta's official website.

“I can't wait to take to the pitch.

“I am a humble and open guy, I really love my family and football," he continued.

“I think Atalanta has been a perfect machine over the last few years, thanks to the club and the coach. It is the outcome of the hard work of many people, you have to work hard to get these results."