Bologna announce Dovbyk signing

Artem Dovbyk has joined Bologna, the Italian club confirmed on Tuesday. The Ukrainian striker will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. According to transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, the deal includes an option to make the move permanent for €18 million. Dovbyk began his summer preparations with Roma - the club he has been under contract with since 2024 - and even featured in a friendly against Cannes, playing the entire second half of a 3-3 draw. This will be the 29-year-old's third campaign in Serie A. During the 2025/26 season, he made 18 appearances across all competitions for the Giallorossi, scoring three goals and providing two assists, with a significant chunk of game time lost to injury. Earlier reports indicated Roma are closing in on a deal for a Wolfsburg defender.