Arthur Theate returns to Bologna on loan with €15m option to buy
Belgian centre-back Arthur Theate has sealed a return to Bologna, where he previously impressed before moving on. The deal is structured as a loan with a €15 million buy option, giving Bologna flexibility to assess the defender before committing to a permanent transfer. Theate brings defensive experience and familiarity with Serie A, strengthening Bologna's back line as they look to build on recent European qualification.
Read the full story at football-italia.netArthur Theate's return to Bologna reunites the club with a defender they know well and one who already proved he can handle Serie A. The loan-plus-option structure is a low-risk move for Bologna, who can evaluate the 25-year-old's form and fitness before triggering a €15m purchase. It also signals continued ambition from the Rossoblù to maintain the defensive core that helped them secure European football last season.
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