Bologna market, found the alternative to Jhon Lucumí

Bologna is active in the market looking for a new defender in view of a possible farewell of Jhon Lucumí, who continues to stall after being close to a transfer in recent months. In the event of the Colombian’s departure, the red and blue club reportedly has its eye on Fedde Leysen, a Belgian center-back from Union Saint-Gilloise, who is considered the ideal profile to replace him.

The red and blue club is looking for a new defender.

“We are talking with him about contract renewal and we would be happy if he stays, he I don’t know, ask him. We will meet again later and he will tell us what he has decided. After having to give up the Premier League in the summer, he is back on the piece with great professionalism” Giovanni Sartori recently told ‘Repubblica’ talking about the South American.

“In January I hope we will not have to work much given also the rich squad in numbers and quality. I hope the summer market will prove us right” added the seasoned executive.

Leysen, born in 2003, grew up in the PSV youth academy, with which he signed his first professional contract on May 28, 2020. Included in Jong PSV’s roster, he made his professional debut on Nov. 6, 2020 in the Eerste Divisie, in the 2-1 win over Den Bosch, while his first goal came on Dec. 6, 2021 in the 3-2 loss to De Graafschap.

Leysen’s first professional goal came on Dec. 6, 2021 in the 3-2 loss to De Graafschap.

On June 13, 2023, he moved permanently to Union Saint-Gilloise, a team in Belgium’s top league, signing a three-year contract.