Official: Bologna send Dallinga to FC Köln on loan with €14m option to buy
Bologna have announced the departure of Dutch striker Thijs Dallinga to Bundesliga side FC Köln. The deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy set at €14 million, allowing Bologna to recoup their initial investment if Köln choose to activate the clause. Dallinga struggled to make a significant impact at Bologna after joining the club, and the move gives him an opportunity to revive his career in Germany. FC Köln, meanwhile, add a target man as they look to strengthen their attacking options in the 2. Bundesliga or top flight.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDallinga moves from a Champions League participant in Serie A to Köln, a club recently fighting relegation in the Bundesliga or competing in the 2. Bundesliga. From Bologna's perspective, this is a squad trim that frees wages and salary space. For Köln, the €14m option is a notable commitment for a player who underwhelmed in Italy, suggesting calculated risk rather than blockbuster signing.
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