Serie A: 5 hyped summer signings who are having a great season

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates one of his many goals for Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates one of his many goals for Juventus

#4 Duvan Zapata

Parma Calcio v Atalanta BC - Serie A
Parma Calcio v Atalanta BC - Serie A

Duvan Zapata is a 28-year-old centre-forward who currently plays for Atalanta. He has also featured five times for Colombia since his debut in March 2017. Duvan is the cousin of Cristian Zapata, who plays for AC Milan.

Zapata is actually on loan at Atalanta from Sampdoria, but that is sure to have changed by the end of the summer transfer window, given just how well he's played. Sampdoria will struggle to keep hold of him.

Duvan has scored a whopping 19 goals in 29 appearances for Atalanta, registering five assists in the process. His string of sublime performances have also meant that his market value has soared; it now sits at £31.5m.

It's only been recently that the striker has found real form though, as his goal tallies from previous seasons have been mediocre at best. Perhaps the fact he's now entered a footballer's peak age bracket (27-29) that he is suddenly so clinical in front of goal - both experience and composure blending together to make an animal.

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