Immobile on verge of Serie A return with Bologna | OneFootball

Former Lazio striker Ciro Immobile is reportedly on the verge of returning to Italian football, as Bologna increased their pursuit of a deal to sign the forward from Besiktas.

After a potential transfer initially seemed difficult, due to reasons involving his wage demands and current contract with the Turkish club, SkySport are now reporting that the parties are nearing an agreement.

Lazio forward Ciro Immobile attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League last 16 first Leg football match between Lazio and Bayern Munich, on February 13, 2024 at Lazio’s training center in Formello near Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

All that is now missing, the reports claim, is Besiktas’ final green light for the deal to go ahead.

Immobile to return to Serie A

Immobile scored 15 goals and assisted four for Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig in 2024-25 but reports in the last week have suggested the player was keen to return to his home country.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 3: Ciro Immobile of Besiktas celebrates after scoring his tam’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Besiktas at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Sky report that Immobile will sign a one-year deal with Bologna, with the possibility of renewal if things go well for the 35-year-old – as the experienced striker can still play a huge role both on and off the pitch.