Bologna CEO on Orsolini renewal and Tedesco arrival
Claudio Fenucci clarifies the club's stance on a contract extension for Riccardo Orsolini while detailing how the Rossoblu eventually secured Domenico Tedesco to succeed Thiago Motta.
Bologna are moving to secure the long-term future of Riccardo Orsolini, with chief executive Claudio Fenucci confirming the club's desire to tie the winger to a new contract. The Italian international remains a focal point of the side's attacking identity, and the hierarchy appears keen to avoid any uncertainty regarding his status at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Addressing the situation, Fenucci proved transparent about the club's objectives. "The intention is to move forward together," he stated, reinforcing the idea that Orsolini is viewed as an indispensable component of the project. The dialogue marks a clear attempt to provide stability for a squad that has navigated significant managerial changes over the past year.
Beyond player retentions, Fenucci shed light on the recruitment process that brought Domenico Tedesco to the dugout. It appears the pursuit of the former Belgium coach was a calculated, long-term play rather than a reactive appointment. The executive revealed that the club had identified Tedesco as their primary target well before his eventual arrival.
Fenucci explained that the initial groundwork for Tedesco’s appointment was laid during the period when the club first anticipated Thiago Motta’s departure. "We have known Tedesco for a long time, the first contacts go back to when they wanted to replace Thiago Motta, when we understood his desire to leave, only at the time he was busy with the Belgian national team," Fenucci remarked.
The timeline suggests Bologna were forced to be patient, waiting for the right moment to strike while Tedesco was still under contract with the Belgian FA. This strategic patience has now been rewarded, with the coach firmly installed to lead the next phase of the club's development following Motta's exit.
By securing Tedesco and publicly committing to Orsolini, the Bologna board is attempting to signal a period of continuity. The goal is to build upon the foundations that saw the team emerge as one of the most intriguing tactical projects in Serie A, ensuring their key assets and leadership remain aligned for the seasons ahead.