Josip Ilicic is taking his Atalanta medical this morning, after they pipped Sampdoria to his signature.
The Blucerchiati appeared to have a deal in place with the Fiorentina playmaker, but they hesitated due to the pursuit of Wesley Sneijder.
That allowed the Orobici to swoop in, agreeing a €5.5m plus bonuses deal and infuriating Samp in the process.
Josip Ilicic is taking his Atalanta medical this morning, after they pipped Sampdoria to his signature.
The Blucerchiati appeared to have a deal in place with the Fiorentina playmaker, but they hesitated due to the pursuit of Wesley Sneijder.
That allowed the Orobici to swoop in, agreeing a €5.5m plus bonuses deal and infuriating Samp in the process.
This morning the Slovenian international is taking his medical with Atalanta, after which he will sign a three-year contract.