Fabrizio Romano shares option update on Samuel Illing-Junior as Aston Villa exit nears
Samuel Iling-Junior will join Bologna on a straight loan deal from Aston Villa with no option to buy, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The renowned transfer journalist posted on X [24 August] to report that it will just be a temporary move to take Iling-Junior back to Italy for a season, and that Bologna will cover the winger’s salary until June.
The 20-year-old joined Villa from Juventus in July after four years in Turin as part of the Douglas Luiz departure, which followed his progression through the Chelsea youth ranks.
Romano shared: “Bologna will cover Samuel Iling-Junior’s salary until June and there will be NO buy option included.
“Straight loan from Aston Villa, confirmed.”
Iling-Junior to return to Italy from Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be wanting assurances that Iling-Junior will receive plenty of game time at Bologna, which seems an attractive destination for a player this season.
Despite losing some of their talent, including Arsenal’s new signing Riccardo Calafiori, the Serie A outfit will compete in this season’s Champions League.
Iling-Junior will be suited to the Italian game, having experienced it for four years as a youngster having come through the Cobham academy setup whilst with Chelsea.
With 45 appearances for Juve – including 27 in Serie A last term – it appears to be a deal which suits all parties.
Lewis Dobbin is another player in Iling-Junior’s position, of a similar age profile, who was signed and then immediately loaned out, on this occasion to West Brom, as Unai Emery seeks external development for his fringe players.
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