Jonathan Rowe says earning an England call-up is a “dream” after completing his move from Bologna to Atalanta.
The 23-year-old has joined Maurizio Sarri’s side on an initial loan deal, which includes a reported €40 million option to buy.
Rowe arrives at Atalanta after a 2025-26 campaign in which he made 43 appearances for Bologna. He scored eight goals and supplied four assists during the season.
Speaking at his introductory press conference on Thursday, the forward said he was aiming to earn a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.
Asked whether international selection was one of his ambitions, Rowe said: “100%. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little boy.
“You have to take the right steps in your career to reach these goals. Atalanta are a club that have achieved a lot of success in European competitions in recent years and that also made it an easy decision to come here.”
Rowe has previously represented England at under-21 level and helped the team to the European Championship in 2021.
His move to Atalanta gives him the opportunity to continue his career under Sarri after one season with Bologna, where his performances produced eight goals and four assists across 43 matches.