Atalanta has secured the services of Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio (36) on a one-year deal as a free transfer, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday. Patricio, a seasoned keeper with 108 caps for Portugal and a member of the 2016 European Championship-winning squad, joins Atalanta after his contract with AS Roma expired.
During his time at Roma, Patricio was the first-choice keeper, but he was replaced by Mile Svilar following the appointment of Daniele De Rossi as manager.
The signing of Patricio comes shortly after Atalanta’s goalkeeper Juan Musso was sent on loan to Atletico Madrid until the end of the season.