Confirmed on the evidence: Confirmed by a Tier 1-2 source (Gianluca Di Marzio).
Matteo Darmian to Bologna FC 1909
Last update: 26 days ago
Status and verdict
Confirmed
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Bologna are reportedly signing free-agent right-back Matteo Darmian on a free transfer.
First reported by Football Italia
21 articles · 8 independent sources
What we know
Bologna are reportedly signing free-agent right-back Matteo Darmian on a free transfer.
Interest first surfaced on 29 Sep via Yahoo Sports and three other outlets, according to Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky Sports. HubertoNews and two other outlets reported negotiation was underway, per Football Italia and Gianluca Di Marzio. By 1 Oct, dealsdonefc and two other outlets claimed an agreement had been reached, citing Fabrizio Romano. Gianluca Di Marzio stated on 8 Oct that an official club statement confirms Darmian signed until 30 June 2027.
HubertoNews said on 30 Sep the move was awaiting only a medical.
Key findings
- First report: 29 Sept 2026, Football Italia.
- 8 independent sources behind it (Football Italia, dealsdonefc, HubertoNews and 5 more); 7 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 5 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: Gianluca Di Marzio.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: agreement.
- 1 report attributes the story to Sky Sports, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 26 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianluca Di Marzio 08/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Official club statement confirms Darmian acquired until 30 June 2027 after medicals and training at Casteldebole Stage: agreement | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Fabrizio Romano 01/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Bologna have agreed deal to sign Matteo Darmian as free agent, here we go! Fee quoted: free agent Stage: agreement | 2 of 3 cases · 67% | Original source |
| Football Italia 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Matteo Darmian, 36, is set to join Bologna on a trial basis according to Tuesday's reports Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| dealsdonefc 01/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bologna have agreed a one‑year free‑transfer deal with Matteo Darmian. Fee quoted: free transfer Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| HubertoNews 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Darmian will join Bologna on a free transfer with a contract until 2027, awaiting only a medical. Fee quoted: free agent Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| HubertoNews 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Matteo Darmian set to join Bologna as free agent, contract agreed until June 2027, only medical remains. Fee quoted: as a free agent Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| uwihirwe.patrick | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bologna agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent on a one year contract after leaving Inter. Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| mayor.styling | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bologna have agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent on a one year deal after leaving Inter Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| LiveScoreENG | Tier 4 · Speculative | Matteo Darmian has agreed a free transfer to join Bologna after leaving Inter Milan Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Darmian set to train with Bologna on trial after Holm injury, with view to permanent contract Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Gianluca Di Marzio Journalist cited — Gianluca Di Marzio: 100% right in 3 cases |
| Fox Deportes 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bologna is training Darmian, may sign after fitness tests. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sports (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| All Football App 01/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bologna agreed to sign Darmian on a free transfer. Fee quoted: free transfer Stage: agreement | No history yet | Cites Fabrizio Romano Journalist cited — Fabrizio Romano: 50% right in 6 cases |
| Footboom | Tier 3 · Secondary | Darmian has reached an agreement in principle with Bologna on a contract until June 2027. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| The Peoples Person 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Darmian set to train with Bologna on trial as club considers permanent deal after Holm injury. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Football Italia |
| DeadlineDayLive 30/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Free agent Matteo Darmian is training with Bologna, who are considering signing him to assess fitness at age 36. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Gianluca Di Marzio Journalist cited — Gianluca Di Marzio: 100% right in 3 cases |
| The Sun 29/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Matteo Darmian could be about to join Bologna after a spell in the wilderness Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Unverified Facebook post 01/10/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Bologna is set to sign Matteo Darmian on a free transfer. Fee quoted: free transfer Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post 01/10/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Bologna have agreed to sign Darmian as a free agent. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post 30/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Italian full-back set to join Bologna as free agent with contract agreed until June 2027 Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post 30/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Matteo Darmian will train with Bologna in the coming days, replacing an injured player Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post 30/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Matteo Darmian is training with Bologna as the club considers a move for the free agent. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 08 Oct 2026 · Gianluca Di MarzioOfficial club statement confirms Darmian acquired until 30 June 2027 after medicals and training at Casteldebole
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 01 Oct 2026 · Unverified Facebook postBologna is set to sign Matteo Darmian on a free transfer.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
- 01 Oct 2026 · dealsdonefcBologna have agreed a one‑year free‑transfer deal with Matteo Darmian.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 01 Oct 2026 · All Football AppBologna agreed to sign Darmian on a free transfer.
Repeats reporting attributed to Fabrizio Romano. Stage: agreement
- 01 Oct 2026 · Unverified Facebook postBologna have agreed to sign Darmian as a free agent.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
- 01 Oct 2026 · Fabrizio RomanoBologna have agreed deal to sign Matteo Darmian as free agent, here we go!
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 30 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postItalian full-back set to join Bologna as free agent with contract agreed until June 2027
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
- 30 Sept 2026 · The Peoples PersonDarmian set to train with Bologna on trial as club considers permanent deal after Holm injury.
Repeats reporting attributed to Football Italia. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · DeadlineDayLiveFree agent Matteo Darmian is training with Bologna, who are considering signing him to assess fitness at age 36.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gianluca Di Marzio. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postMatteo Darmian will train with Bologna in the coming days, replacing an injured player
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · Unverified Facebook postMatteo Darmian is training with Bologna as the club considers a move for the free agent.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · HubertoNewsDarmian will join Bologna on a free transfer with a contract until 2027, awaiting only a medical.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 30 Sept 2026 · HubertoNewsMatteo Darmian set to join Bologna as free agent, contract agreed until June 2027, only medical remains.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 29 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsDarmian set to train with Bologna on trial after Holm injury, with view to permanent contract
Repeats reporting attributed to Gianluca Di Marzio. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · The SunMatteo Darmian could be about to join Bologna after a spell in the wilderness
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Football ItaliaMatteo Darmian, 36, is set to join Bologna on a trial basis according to Tuesday's reports
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Fox DeportesBologna is training Darmian, may sign after fitness tests.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- Date unknown · FootboomDarmian has reached an agreement in principle with Bologna on a contract until June 2027.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: agreement
- Date unknown · uwihirwe.patrickBologna agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent on a one year contract after leaving Inter.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- Date unknown · mayor.stylingBologna have agreed a deal to sign Matteo Darmian as a free agent on a one year deal after leaving Inter
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- Date unknown · LiveScoreENGMatteo Darmian has agreed a free transfer to join Bologna after leaving Inter Milan
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
Does Bologna FC 1909 need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Bologna FC 1909 already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Miranda | Left-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Emil Holm | Right-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Nadir Zortea | Right-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Rahim Alhassane | Left-Back | 24 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Lorenzo De Silvestri | Right-Back | 38 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Emil Holm (Right-Back)2026/27 · back from loan at Juventus FC
- Rahim Alhassane (Left-Back)2026/27 · from Real Oviedo · €3.50m
- Dimitar Papazov (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · from Bologna Primavera · fee undisclosed
- Nadir Zortea (Right-Back)2025/26 · from Cagliari Calcio · €7.50m
- João Mário (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Juventus FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 29 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 08 Oct 2026 (25 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
“as a free agent (HubertoNews)”
- Outlets quoting
- 4
- Confidence
- Corroborated by independent outlets
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Player profile
- Full name
- Matteo Darmian
- Age
- 36
- Agent
- TMP SOCCER srl
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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