Bologna Set to Sign Alessandro Zanoli from Napoli

Bologna is about to sign right-back Alessandro Zanoli from Napoli. The deal is worth €5 million, plus another €1 million in add-ons. Only a few details need finalizing before it becomes official.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bologna and Napoli have almost agreed on the transfer of Alessandro Zanoli, a 24-year-old Italian right-back. Bologna will pay €5 million, with possible bonuses of €1 million. Napoli chose to sell Zanoli after receiving offers from several Italian clubs. They preferred Bologna’s offer. Reports suggest that Zanoli’s contract with Napoli ends in June 2028, and his market value is about €6 million. Other teams like Parma and Udinese were interested, but Bologna’s bid for a permanent deal was accepted.

BOLOGNA AND NAPOLI: RECENT FORM AND NEXT GAMES

Bologna finished ninth in Serie A last season but won the Coppa Italia, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League. They’ve had a strong preseason and aim to keep improving. Napoli, on the other hand, won the title in the 2024/2025 season, and will want to reclaim their title in the in Serie A. Napoli’s next match is against Sassuolo, who is back into Serie A action after gaining promotion from the Serie B. Bologna starts their season against Roma, who ended last season 5th and are also strengthening their squad under former Atalanta’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Bologna hopes Zanoli can strengthen their defense as they aim to catch up to the top five teams and stay ahead of teams like Torino and Genoa, who finished just below.

WHAT NEXT FOR ZANOLI AND BOLOGNA?

If the deal is finalized soon, Zanoli will join Bologna’s squad before their first league match. The club views him as a valuable addition for both domestic and European matches this season. For Zanoli, this move offers a great chance to play regular Serie A football and prove his skills at a higher level, after limited opportunities at Napoli. Bologna fans are excited to see how quickly he can adjust and contribute to their European success and a strong league finish.