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Bologna targets Piccoli for forward role after Castro's transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Bologna targets Piccoli for forward role after Castro's transfer

Summary

Bologna is seeking a new centre-forward following the sale of Santiago Castro to Roma for €35 million. Reports indicate that the club is in early discussions with Fiorentina about Roberto Piccoli, who joined Fiorentina from Cagliari last summer for €25 million. Bologna aims to finalize a permanent transfer for Piccoli this summer. Genoa has also expressed interest in the player but has not pursued the negotiations further. Piccoli scored four goals in 32 Serie A appearances and three goals in ten Conference League outings during the 2025-26 season.

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By the Numbers

•Santiago Castro sold to Roma for €35 million
•Bologna in talks with Fiorentina about Roberto Piccoli
•Aim for permanent transfer for Piccoli this summer
•Genoa has shown interest in Piccoli
•Piccoli scored four Serie A goals in 2025-26

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Bologna targeting Piccoli to replace Castro after €35m Roma move

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Bologna are on the lookout for a new centre-forward after selling Santiago Castro to Roma for a fee believed to be worth €35m, and the latest reports indicate that the Rossoblu are targeting the sig...
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