Official: Bologna extend Orsolini's contract until 2031
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Bologna have officially extended Riccardo Orsolini's contract, tying the forward down until 2031.
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Attributed to original sourceBologna have rewarded winger and fan-favourite Riccardo Orsolini with a new, long-term contract extension that ties him to the club until the summer of 2031.
Official: Orsolini extends Bologna stay until 2031 The Italy international had been into the final year of his contract at the Dall’Ara; his previous deal expiring on June 30, 2027.
The club have confirmed on Thursday that the 29-year-old has signed a contract extension until June 30, 2031, at which point he will be 34 years of age.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna FC 1909 celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Pisa SC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Orsolini came through the ranks at Ascoli before joining Juventus in 2017. He never made a competitive appearance for the Old Lady and was instead sent out on loan deals to Atalanta in 2017-18 and Bologna in 2018-19.
The Rossoblu made his transfer permanent in 2019. During his time in Emilia-Romagna, Orsolini has made 309 competitive appearances and has provided 87 goals across all competitions. 273 of those outings and 75 of those goals have come in Serie A.
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What happened
Bologna have rewarded Riccardo Orsolini with a new long-term contract extension that runs until 2031. Orsolini has been a key figure for Bologna in recent seasons and was instrumental in their Coppa Italia triumph and Champions League qualification under Thiago Motta. The extension signals Bologna's intent to retain their core players as they balance domestic and European commitments.
Chance analysis
Orsolini's extension until 2031 is a strong statement from Bologna that they view their Coppa Italia-winning squad as a platform to build on rather than dismantle. The Italian winger has been central to their resurgence and locking him down provides continuity in attack ahead of their European campaign. It also removes one of the more attractive free-agent options from the market, reinforcing Bologna's standing as a club that can compete financially for talent retention.
Bologna secure long-term continuity in attack with Orsolini committed through 2031, reducing the risk of losing a key creative outlet.