Expected window: January 2027
Motiejus Šapola to Bologna FC 1909
Last update: 16 days ago
Evidence score
Settecalcio reports that Bologna technical director Giovanni Sartori was in the stands watching Spezia's match, closely following Lithuanian centre-back Motiejus Šapola and Alessandro Cardinali. The story began on 19 Oct, when Settecalcio published the account of Sartori's scouting visit.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4)
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 16 days ago
What we know
Settecalcio reports that Bologna technical director Giovanni Sartori was in the stands watching Spezia's match, closely following Lithuanian centre-back Motiejus Šapola and Alessandro Cardinali. The story began on 19 Oct, when Settecalcio published the account of Sartori's scouting visit.
Key findings
- First report: 19 Oct 2026, Settecalcio.
- 1 independent source behind it (Settecalcio); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Nicolò Schira, whose own article we could not locate.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 16 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settecalcio 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bologna's technical director Giovanni Sartori was in the stands watching Spezia's match, closely following Lithuanian defender Motiejus Šapola and Alessandro Cardinali. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source Journalist cited — Nicolò Schira: 1 judged case, too few to rate |
Timeline
- 19 Oct 2026 · SettecalcioBologna's technical director Giovanni Sartori was in the stands watching Spezia's match, closely following Lithuanian defender Motiejus Šapola and Alessandro Cardinali.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Bologna FC 1909 need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-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 centre-backs (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Theate | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Torbjørn Heggem | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Martin Vitík | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Eivind Helland | Centre-Back | 21 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Nicolò Casale | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Arthur Theate (Centre-Back)2026/27 · on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt (€1.00m fee)
- Mattia Motolese (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Aurora Pro Patria
- Wisdom Amey (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at US Pianese
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at FC Lumezzane
- Mihajlo Ilić (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at RSC Anderlecht
- Nicolò Casale (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from SS Lazio · €6.50m
- Torbjørn Heggem (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from West Bromwich Albion · €7.50m
- Martin Vitík (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from AC Sparta Praha · €11.00m
- Eivind Helland (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from SK Brann · €7.00m
- Stefan Posch (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Atalanta BC
- Stefan Posch (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Como 1907
- Kevin Bonifazi (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at US Lecce
- Joaquín Sosa (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AC Reggiana 1919
- Joaquín Sosa (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Independiente Santa Fe
- Mattia Motolese (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Latina Calcio 1932
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at SEF Torres 1903
- Riccardo Stivanello (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Juventus Next Gen
- Mihajlo Ilić (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FK Partizan Belgrade
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 19 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 19 Oct 2026 (15 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 90 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Player profile
- Full name
- Motiejus Šapola
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- TMP SOCCER srl