After just one season abroad, Ciro Immobile is on his way back to Serie A, with reports confirming that the 35-year-old striker will join Bologna on a free transfer.
Following the termination of his contract with Besiktas, the former Lazio captain is ready to sign with the Rossoblu and begin a new chapter in Italian football.
Immobile Terminates Besiktas Contract
According to updates from both Italian and Turkish media, Immobile spent Wednesday afternoon in Istanbul finalizing the terms of his mutual contract termination with Besiktas.
The news was first reported by Yagız Sabuncuoglu and quickly confirmed by Sky Sport Italia.
The termination allows Immobile to leave Turkey as a free agent, setting the stage for a quick return to Italy – this time, not with Lazio, but with Bologna, who have been working quietly behind the scenes to secure his signature.
Immobile Bologna Contract Details
Immobile is expected to sign a one-year deal with an option to extend until 2027.
While he earned around €6.5 million per season at Besiktas, reports suggest his new salary in Bologna will be closer to €2 million plus bonuses.
With the move, Immobile will be taking a significant pay cut but will be offered the chance to continue playing in a competitive league – and move closer to breaking Serie A goal records.
Serie A Top Scorers of All Time
1. Silvio Piola – 274
2. Francesco Totti – 250
3. Gunnar Nordahl – 225
4. Jose Alfatini – 216
5. Giuseppe Meazza – 216
6. Antonio Di Natale – 209
7. Roberto Baggio – 208
8. Ciro Immobile – 201
9. Kurt Hamrin – 190
10. Alberto Gilardino – 189
With 201 Serie A goals to his name, Immobile is already the eighth-highest scorer in the league’s history.
He needs just four more goals to equal Roberto Baggio (205) and eight to match Antonio Di Natale (209), putting him in range of entering the top six.
Despite being in the twilight of his career, Immobile remains a consistent goal threat. During his season in Turkey, he scored 15 league goals and 19 in all competitions, proving he still has the instinct to make an impact.
Why Immobile Won’t Return to Lazio
While some had speculated about a potential Lazio reunion, sources close to the situation, including Alfredo Pedulla, have made it clear: a return to the Biancocelesti is off the table.
Not only did Immobile leave Lazio under tense circumstances, but his relationship with the club’s management reportedly soured toward the end.
There were also rumors of internal friction that may have contributed to Maurizio Sarri’s resignation earlier in 2024.
Besides, Lazio are currently facing a transfer ban imposed by COVISOC and so are not in a position to make any new signings.
Immobile Bologna Transfer
Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano had requested a more experienced center-forward to complement younger strikers like Thijs Dallinga and Santiago Castro. Immobile, with his track record and leadership, fits the profile perfectly.
His arrival adds experience, goals, and personality to a Bologna side that will be competing in European football bext season following their Coppa Italia success.
With the final details nearly wrapped up, the announcement of Ciro Immobile to Bologna appears imminent. Fans can look forward to seeing one of Italy’s greatest modern strikers back in Serie A – and aiming to make history once again.
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