Bologna Secures Dutch Striker Dallinga in High-Value Transfer

Bologna has signed Dutch forward Thijs Dallinga from Ligue 1 Toulouse in a deal valued around 15 million euros. The 23-year-old Netherlands international scored 37 goals in 86 matches for Toulouse. Bologna, which finished fifth in Serie A last season, will participate in the Champions League.

Bologna have signed Dutch forward Thijs Dallinga from Ligue 1 Toulouse, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday. While financial specifics were not provided, Italian media have estimated the transaction at approximately 15 million euros ($16.28 million). The duration of Dallinga's contract has not been disclosed by the club.

Dallinga, a 23-year-old international with one cap for the Netherlands, joined Toulouse in 2022 and recorded 37 goals in 86 appearances for the French club. Bologna's acquisition of Dallinga aims to boost their attacking options as the team prepares for Champions League football, having secured a fifth-place finish in Serie A last season.

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