Bologna consider triggering Joao Mario option-to-buy from Juventus

Bologna are weighing up a permanent move for Portuguese right-back Joao Mario after the January loan signing has impressed sufficiently to convince the club’s hierarchy to pursue a full transfer from Juventus this summer.

The right-back has made eight appearances since joining on loan in the winter window, scoring once, and has shown enough quality in both defensive and attacking phases to persuade Vincenzo Italiano’s staff that he merits a longer-term commitment.

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