Dejan Kulusevski
Swedish footballer, Juventus player
A professional footballer played primarily as a winger. Made his first-team debut in 2019 with Atalanta in Serie A. In 2020, signed with Parma on loan, where notable performances led to a permanent transfer to Juventus in 2021. Represented the Sweden national team in international competitions, including UEFA Euro 2020.
Debuted with Atalanta in Serie A
Transferred to Juventus in 2021
Represented Sweden at UEFA Euro 2020
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