Atalanta have completed the first signing of 2024 in Serie A, securing Isak Hien on a permanent basis from Hellas Verona.
The Sweden international had undergone his medical examinations with La Dea on January 1, 2024 and has now completed a permanent transfer to the Gewiss Stadium.
“Atalanta B.C. wish to announce the signing of Isak Malcolm Kwaku Hien on a permanent transfer from Hellas Verona. The strapping right-footed centre-back from Sweden (standing at 191cm tall) is now a Nerazzurro. Atalanta’s new signing will don the number 4,” La Dea said in an official statement.
Born on 13 January 1999 in Kista, Sweden, to parents of Ghanaian and Burkinabe descent, Isak joins Atalanta from Hellas Verona, with whom he has made 10 Serie A appearances, all with Gialloblù’s starting XI, so far. In his last season as a Hellas player, Hien made 33 appearances in Serie A, including the relegation play-offs against Spezia. Before joining the Scaligers at the end of August 2022, Hien played six UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying matches (he also scored one goal). With Djurgardens: In the 2021/22 season, in addition to his official debut in the Allsvenskan (Sweden’s most sensible division), Isak made 21 appearances for Blåränderna and scored 2 goals.
“Coming from the Swedish youth system, Hien took his first steps in football with Valasund: after moving up in the academy, he made his professional debut playing for the ‘Ettan Norra’ and then the ‘Superettan’, respectively, the time and third division of Swedish football – with the Stockholm club.
“So far, Hien has amassed 8 appearances for the Swedish national team.
“Atalanta B.C. would like to extend a warm welcome to Isak and wish him the best of luck in his future personal and team endeavours as a Nerazzurro.”
This article was first published on Football Italia and was distributed with permission.
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