According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tedesco hopes to bring Sabitzer to Bologna, but this deal will be extremely difficult.

Bologna finished eighth last season, and although they won the Coppa Italia in 2025, they will not be playing in Europe next season. Sabitzer has been accustomed to playing in the Champions League for many years, so it remains to be seen whether he will be attracted by Bologna's new challenge.

However, the 32-year-old midfielder's situation at Borussia Dortmund may not be easy. According to head coach Niko Kovač, Felix Nmecha will start in the midfield next season, and Jobe Bellingham may also take on a greater responsibility in his second season. In addition, Borussia Dortmund has also signed new star Karetsas for the central attacking midfield.

Sabitzer's contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until 2027. If the current situation is anything to go by, Borussia Dortmund will at best only recover a portion of the 19 million euros they spent to sign him from Bayern Munich in 2023. Given his annual salary of up to 7.5 million euros at Borussia Dortmund, it is also difficult to believe that Sabitzer would actively push for a departure.

Therefore, Sabitzer's transfer to Bologna is extremely difficult for both parties, and at least for Bologna, it is almost impossible. Salary and the lack of European qualification are the most direct obstacles.

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