Bologna seal €1m Matteo Darmian deal
- Bologna have completed the signing of M. Darmian — the move is confirmed, led by Bologna FC (official site) and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 11 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 11 Oct6 new sources: Football Italia, Corriere dello Sport (Italian), Gazzetta dello Sport, SportMediaset (sportmediaset.it) — now 39 tracking the story
- 10 Oct4 new sources: Bologna FC (official site) — Italian, GianlucaDiMarzio.com, SportMediaset, AllFootball (Italian) / AllFootballApp — now 33 tracking the story
- 9 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 9 Oct12 new sources: Bologna FC (official site), Football Italia, Gazzetta dello Sport, Goal — now 29 tracking the story
- 8 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 8 Oct6 new sources: Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post), Sky / Gianluca Di Marzio, Football-Italia, CalcioBologna (local coverage) — now 17 tracking the story
- 7 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 7 OctDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 7 Oct10 new sources: Gianluca Di Marzio, CalcioBologna, Tuttomercatoweb, Corriere dello Sport — now 11 tracking the story
- 3 OctStory opened — 1 source (Gianluca Di Marzio (gianlucadimarzio.com))
What the reports say
- Bologna FC 1909 confirm the signing of Matteo Darmian until 30 June 2027 (official club announcement). — Bologna FC (official site)
- Il Bologna comunica di avere acquisito il diritto alle prestazioni sportive del difensore Matteo Darmian fino al 30 giugno 2027 (official announcement in Italian). — Bologna FC (official site) — Italian
- Gianluca Di Marzio reports Bologna have finalised the signing and gives background on Darmian’s trial, medical checks and expected contract until June 2027. — GianlucaDiMarzio.com
- Sky/Di Marzio coverage: Sky reports Bologna evaluating replacements after Holm injury and Darmian as primary option (market report referencing Di Marzio/Sky). — Napolita (reporting Sky/Di Marzio coverage)
M. Darmian is a 36-year-old central defender at Bologna, rated 12 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (10.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.5 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Darmian.
- BBologna FC (official site)Bologna FC 1909 confirm the signing of Matteo Darmian until 30 June 2027 (official club announcement).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Bologna FC 1909 confirm the signing of Matteo Darmian until 30 June 2027 (official club announcement).
8 OctRead full article → - BBologna FC (official site) — ItalianIl Bologna comunica di avere acquisito il diritto alle prestazioni sportive del difensore Matteo Darmian fino al 30 giugno 2027 (official announcement in Italian).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Il Bologna comunica di avere acquisito il diritto alle prestazioni sportive del difensore Matteo Darmian fino al 30 giugno 2027 (official announcement in Italian).
8 OctRead full article → - GGianlucaDiMarzio.comGianluca Di Marzio reports Bologna have finalised the signing and gives background on Darmian’s trial, medical checks and expected contract until June 2027.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 87%
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Bologna have finalised the signing and gives background on Darmian’s trial, medical checks and expected contract until June 2027.
8 OctRead full article → - NNapolita (reporting Sky/Di Marzio coverage)Sky/Di Marzio coverage: Sky reports Bologna evaluating replacements after Holm injury and Darmian as primary option (market report referencing Di Marzio/Sky).Trusted 85%
Sky/Di Marzio coverage: Sky reports Bologna evaluating replacements after Holm injury and Darmian as primary option (market report referencing Di Marzio/Sky).
8 OctRead full article → - CCalciomercato.itDarmian set to sign with Bologna on a one-year deal with option after training with the squad; reports reference Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Darmian set to sign with Bologna on a one-year deal with option after training with the squad; reports reference Romano.
2 OctRead full article → - SSky / Gianluca Di MarzioBologna have agreed the signing of Matteo Darmian after a trial; contract for one season with option (reports Di Marzio / Sky).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Bologna have agreed the signing of Matteo Darmian after a trial; contract for one season with option (reports Di Marzio / Sky).
1 OctRead full article → - CCalciomercato MagazineCalciomercato Magazine (reporting Schira) states medicals/visits and signature were expected and quotes the deal as a contract to June 2027.Trusted 85%
Calciomercato Magazine (reporting Schira) states medicals/visits and signature were expected and quotes the deal as a contract to June 2027.
30 SeptRead full article → - GGianluca Di Marzio (gianlucadimarzio.com)Bologna and Matteo Darmian are finalising the last formal details of a contract for his arrival at the club.Trusted 83%
Bologna and Matteo Darmian are finalising the last formal details of a contract for his arrival at the club.
3 OctRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post)Bologna have agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent ("Here we go" reported by Fabrizio Romano).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Bologna have agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent ("Here we go" reported by Fabrizio Romano).
1 OctRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post)Fabrizio Romano: Bologna have agreed deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent — "Here we go" (market/insider report posted on X/Telegram).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Fabrizio Romano: Bologna have agreed deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent — "Here we go" (market/insider report posted on X/Telegram).
1 OctRead full article → - SSportMediaset (sportmediaset.it)Reports that Darmian trained with Bologna during a trial, underwent extra medical checks and has now signed — notes he is a free agent joining until June 2027.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Reports that Darmian trained with Bologna during a trial, underwent extra medical checks and has now signed — notes he is a free agent joining until June 2027.
6 OctRead full article → - CCorriere dello Sport (Italian)Reports Bologna have completed the signing of Matteo Darmian, detailing the contract to June 30, 2027 and context around Emil Holm’s injury prompting the move.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Reports Bologna have completed the signing of Matteo Darmian, detailing the contract to June 30, 2027 and context around Emil Holm’s injury prompting the move.
8 OctRead full article → - TTuttomercatowebBologna have agreed deal to sign Darmian — agreement reported, contract details (one year + option) per Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Bologna have agreed deal to sign Darmian — agreement reported, contract details (one year + option) per Romano.
1 OctRead full article → - SSport1.plInternational/foreign outlets (example Sport1.pl) republish Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' on Bologna agreeing deal to sign Darmian as free agent.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
International/foreign outlets (example Sport1.pl) republish Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' on Bologna agreeing deal to sign Darmian as free agent.
1 OctRead full article → - SSportMediasetDarmian has convinced during trials; medicals/tests passed and contract signing expected next day. (SportMediaset coverage referencing Romano).Trusted 72%
Darmian has convinced during trials; medicals/tests passed and contract signing expected next day. (SportMediaset coverage referencing Romano).
1 OctRead full article → - SSportMediasetSportMediaset: Bologna to train and evaluate Darmian, who may be signed after trial (reports citing Di Marzio).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 72%
SportMediaset: Bologna to train and evaluate Darmian, who may be signed after trial (reports citing Di Marzio).
29 SeptRead full article → - FFootball ItaliaFootball-Italia: Official — Matteo Darmian joins Bologna on a free transfer after a trial; contract until end of 2026/27.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 70%
Football-Italia: Official — Matteo Darmian joins Bologna on a free transfer after a trial; contract until end of 2026/27.
8 OctRead full article → - FFootball ItaliaReport that Bologna have signed former Inter full-back Matteo Darmian on a free transfer after a successful trial period (English report based on the official announcement).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 70%
Report that Bologna have signed former Inter full-back Matteo Darmian on a free transfer after a successful trial period (English report based on the official announcement).
8 OctRead full article → - GGianluca Di MarzioMatteo Darmian set to join Bologna, closure expected Thursday.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 62%
Matteo Darmian set to join Bologna, closure expected Thursday.
7 OctRead full article → - GGianluca Di MarzioGianluca Di Marzio reports Bologna are finalising the Darmian signing and expects the closing/official announcement imminently.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 62%
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Bologna are finalising the Darmian signing and expects the closing/official announcement imminently.
7 OctRead full article → - FFootball-ItaliaBologna are close to finalising Darmian’s registration following a successful trial; reports say club aim to complete deal imminently.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 61%
Bologna are close to finalising Darmian’s registration following a successful trial; reports say club aim to complete deal imminently.
7 OctRead full article → - CCorriere dello SportDarmian to Bologna: agreement reached and only formalities remain; signing expected in hours/days. (Corriere dello Sport report).Mixed 61%
Darmian to Bologna: agreement reached and only formalities remain; signing expected in hours/days. (Corriere dello Sport report).
2 OctRead full article → - SSky Sport (Italy)Il Bologna ha annunciato Darmian: 'Ufficiale' reported by Sky Sport and local commentary (Sky's coverage of the official signing).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 58%
Il Bologna ha annunciato Darmian: 'Ufficiale' reported by Sky Sport and local commentary (Sky's coverage of the official signing).
8 OctRead full article → - CCalcioBolognaLocal Bologna-focused outlet reports on the approaching closure of the Darmian deal, details of training in Casteldebole and an expected contract of ~€1m until June 2027.Mixed 57%
Local Bologna-focused outlet reports on the approaching closure of the Darmian deal, details of training in Casteldebole and an expected contract of ~€1m until June 2027.
7 OctRead full article → - CCalcioBolognaCalcioBologna (earlier piece) reports Darmian will train at Casteldebole ahead of decision and that an agreement for a contract to June 2027 exists in principle.Mixed 57%
CalcioBologna (earlier piece) reports Darmian will train at Casteldebole ahead of decision and that an agreement for a contract to June 2027 exists in principle.
29 SeptRead full article → - GGoalBologna have completed the signing of ex-Inter defender Darmian on a free after he trained with the club.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Bologna have completed the signing of ex-Inter defender Darmian on a free after he trained with the club.
1 OctRead full article → - GGoalIl Bologna valuta Darmian dopo l’infortunio di Holm; Darmian in prova e accordo vicino (report).Mixed 54%
Il Bologna valuta Darmian dopo l’infortunio di Holm; Darmian in prova e accordo vicino (report).
1 OctRead full article → - GGazzetta dello SportLa Gazzetta dello Sport (English) notes Bologna's official announcement: Darmian signs until 2027 after trial.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
La Gazzetta dello Sport (English) notes Bologna's official announcement: Darmian signs until 2027 after trial.
8 OctRead full article → - GGazzetta dello SportMatteo Darmian has signed for Bologna on a contract running until June 30, 2027 (official/club confirmed in reports).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Matteo Darmian has signed for Bologna on a contract running until June 30, 2027 (official/club confirmed in reports).
8 OctRead full article → - GGazzetta dello SportCoverage noting Bologna’s decision to sign the ex-Inter defender after trial and medical checks, reporting contract to June 2027 and that he arrives as a free agent.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Coverage noting Bologna’s decision to sign the ex-Inter defender after trial and medical checks, reporting contract to June 2027 and that he arrives as a free agent.
8 OctRead full article → - SSportal.it (Italian)Reports Bologna requested an additional set of medical checks before completing the signing of Darmian, and that the club resolved the issue and completed the move.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Bologna requested an additional set of medical checks before completing the signing of Darmian, and that the club resolved the issue and completed the move.
8 OctRead full article → - RRotoWire (English)Brief English-language bulletin reporting Darmian has signed for Bologna after a trial, describing him as ex-Inter and noting it is a free transfer.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Brief English-language bulletin reporting Darmian has signed for Bologna after a trial, describing him as ex-Inter and noting it is a free transfer.
8 OctRead full article → - IIlNerazzurroLocal reports: Bologna have reached a verbal/technical agreement with Darmian — one-year contract plus option; signing imminent.Mixed 50%
Local reports: Bologna have reached a verbal/technical agreement with Darmian — one-year contract plus option; signing imminent.
2 OctRead full article → - CCalcioBologna (local coverage)CalcioBologna reports 'it's done' (è fatta) for Darmian to Bologna and gives contract detail reporting (until June 2027, option to extend).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
CalcioBologna reports 'it's done' (è fatta) for Darmian to Bologna and gives contract detail reporting (until June 2027, option to extend).
1 OctRead full article → - IIl Resto del CarlinoDarmian nearing signing after trial; expected to be registered with Bologna following positive medicals, could be available soon. (Il Resto del Carlino local report).Mixed 50%
Darmian nearing signing after trial; expected to be registered with Bologna following positive medicals, could be available soon. (Il Resto del Carlino local report).
1 OctRead full article → - BBologna Sport NewsReports: Bologna have decided to sign Darmian to replace injured Holm; agreement reached with player's agents per Fabrizio Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports: Bologna have decided to sign Darmian to replace injured Holm; agreement reached with player's agents per Fabrizio Romano.
1 OctRead full article → - AAllFootball (Italian) / AllFootballAppAllFootball (Italy) republishes Romano's 'Here we go' that Bologna have agreed to sign Darmian as a free agent for one season.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
AllFootball (Italy) republishes Romano's 'Here we go' that Bologna have agreed to sign Darmian as a free agent for one season.
1 OctRead full article → - IInterNews24Local coverage: Bologna have found agreement with Darmian after his trial; expected signature and possibility to feature soon. (InterNews24 report referencing Romano).Mixed 50%
Local coverage: Bologna have found agreement with Darmian after his trial; expected signature and possibility to feature soon. (InterNews24 report referencing Romano).
30 SeptRead full article → - FFCInterNewsDarmian to Bologna: agreement found, medicals and signing expected — local outlet summarising reports and Romano's confirmation.Low-trust 38%
Darmian to Bologna: agreement found, medicals and signing expected — local outlet summarising reports and Romano's confirmation.
1 OctRead full article →