Niko Kovac has officially completed a move from Lecce to Atalanta. The defender joins after weeks of speculation, with the transfer now confirmed by all parties. The club have made the announcement following final approval and registration, with the player set to be unveiled imminently. Atalanta have won the race for Niko Kovac, who had been tracked by Napoli and Leeds earlier this month. Now that every aspect of the deal has been confirmed, the focus turns to preparing him for debut. The move is a clear signal of the club's ambition this season. Atalanta's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 0.8 goals per game (4 in 5). Niko Kovac would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Lecce continue to be linked with Corrie Ndaba while Atalanta are also rumoured to be tracking Robin Gosens, Tyrell Malacia and Ian Maatsen. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.