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Köln signs Thijs Dallinga on loan from Bologna for the season

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Köln signs Thijs Dallinga on loan from Bologna for the season
Summary

1. FC Köln announced the loan signing of Dutch striker Thijs Dallinga from Bologna on August 17, 2026. The season-long deal includes an option to buy for €14 million. Dallinga, who struggled to find his form at Bologna, expressed excitement about playing in the Bundesliga. Managing director Thomas Kessler praised Dallinga's abilities and potential impact on the team's attack.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dallinga joins Köln on a season-long loan from Bologna.
  • •The deal includes a €14 million option to buy after the season.
  • •He scored two goals in 23 Serie A appearances last season.
  • •Köln's managing director highlighted Dallinga's qualities.
  • •The striker looks to revive his career in the Bundesliga.
Latest Updates
  • 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Thijs Dallinga leaves Bologna to refresh career in the Bundesliga with FC Koln
  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Köln confirm loan signing of Dutch forward
  • 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Bologna send Dallinga to FC Koln, loan with €14m option to buy
What they're saying
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Thijs Dallinga has swapped Bologna for FC Koln with a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy.The 26-year-old Dutch striker’s signing has been announced by the Bundesliga club, where it...

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Bologna have officially sent Thijs Dallinga to FC Koln on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for what should be a total deal worth €14m.The striker completed the transfer today with...

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1. FC Köln have completed the signing of Dutch striker Thijs Dallinga on a season-long loan deal from Bologna.“We’re very pleased that Thijs has chosen FC. He is a striker we have monitored close...

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