
“Thank you from the heart, Djimmi”. Thus, calling him by his nickname, Atalanta formalizes on its official website the final sale of Berat Djimsiti to Al-Diriyah Football Club. Six days ago, via Instagram, the player had greeted the club, the city and the fans. “The 33-year-old Albanian defender thus closes an exciting cycle in Bergamo, having worn the black and blue jersey 334 times and scored 10 goals. Figures that have contributed significantly to writing the recent history of the Club, culminating in winning the first international trophy in Atalanta's history, in the UEFA Europa League final on May 22, 2024, a match which Djimsiti played with the captain's armband”, the black and blue club statement said.
Momenti che resteranno per semper 1️⃣9️⃣♾️
— Atalanta BC (@Atalanta_BC) August 17, 2026
Moments that will last forever 1️⃣9️⃣♾️ pic.twitter.com/V9w7ShsJkI
"The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family and the entire Black and White Club sincerely thank Berati, not only for his contribution on the field, but also for his commitment, dedication and connection to the shirt, wishing him maximum success for this new professional experience and for his future", the statement concludes. The operation for the transfer of the defender of the red and black national team to Al-Diriyah cost 3 million euros.
"Bergamo is my house." ?
— Atalanta BC (@Atalanta_BC) August 17, 2026
"Bergamo has become my home." ❣️ pic.twitter.com/wp1MIPaiDa