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BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 04: Giovanni Fabbian of Bologna is challenged by Mandela Keita of Parma Calcio 1913 during the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between Bologna FC and Parma Calcio at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Mandela Keita has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe after an impressive debut Serie A season with Parma, with Atalanta joining Premier League sides Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in monitoring the Belgian.
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According to ParmaToday, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Atalanta’s interest is directly linked to the expected departure of Ederson, who is widely anticipated to leave Bergamo this summer with Manchester United understood to be ahead of Atletico Madrid in the race for his signature.
While Keita is a different profile to the Brazilian, he is reported to fit the technical criteria Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are working to ahead of next season.
Atalanta scouts watch Keita closely as Parma hold firm on valuation
Atalanta’s interest remains at an exploratory stage for now, with club scouts having watched Keita on multiple occasions to assess his physical qualities and ability to break into opposition lines.
No formal offer has been submitted by any of the interested clubs.
Keita arrived at Parma from Antwerp in the summer of 2024 for around €13 million and has developed into one of the cornerstones of Carlos Cuesta’s side.
Parma are under no financial pressure to sell, though as is often the case, the right offer could change the picture quickly.
