Atalanta are weighing a summer move for Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi as the Italian club prepares for a major overhaul following a difficult 2025/26 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Bergamo side missed out on a top-four finish in Serie A, failed to win a trophy and are bracing for significant changes, including a possible managerial switch with Raffaele Palladino’s future uncertain and Maurizio Sarri linked as a potential replacement.
As part of their squad strengthening, Atalanta have identified Sanusi as a target, attracted by the 28-year-old’s wealth of experience at the top level of European football.
Sanusi came through Gil Vicente and Santa Clara before joining Porto in 2020, where he developed into a key figure. He was part of the Porto side that won the Portuguese league title in 2021/22, scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over rivals Benfica that clinched the championship. Related News Moffi unfazed by uncertain club future Fenerbahçe step up Bassey chase Nigeria completes UEFA treble as Uche clinches UECL medal
A serious ACL injury disrupted his progress but he fought his way back into the squad and contributed again as Porto secured another league title in the recently concluded season.
