Nicola Sansone and Roberto Soriano are sold to Bologna

As had been expected, Bologna have exercised their options to purchase Nicola Sansone and Roberto Soriano from Villarreal. No surprise, as both helped Bologna retain their Serie A status after arriving in January.

Soriano leaves Villarreal after appearing in 73 games in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 8 assists.

Sansone scored 16 goals and 8 assists in 71 matches, and in 2017-18 led all top European leagues in goals scored after coming on as a substitute (5). His last goal for Villarreal came as a sub against Rayo this season.

Exactly how much of the €27m Villarreal spent on the two has been recovered is not clear; most reports say €16m, but I have also seen higher numbers (€20m or more).

Villarreal USA wishes the two players well at Bologna!!!!