TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Theate returns to Bologna on loan from Frankfurt
Belgian defender Arthur Theate heads back to Italy after two years in Germany.
A. Theate
player
Player
Arthur Theate
Position
Defender
From
Eintracht Frankfurt
To
Bologna
Fee
Loan with option to buy
What happened. Arthur Theate has completed a loan move to Bologna from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the Serie A side holding an option to buy.
- Theate made 75 appearances for Frankfurt across all competitions.
- He previously spent the 2021/22 season at Bologna.
- Frankfurt sporting director Timmo Hardung thanked Theate for his commitment.
“We would like to thank Arthur for the past two years spent with us and all of his commitment to Eintracht Frankfurt.”
— Timmo Hardung
Theate is the latest defender to leave Frankfurt this window, following Kristensen and Amenda.
In this story
Bologna
Eintracht FrankfurtMore to read
Football Italia
Official: Theate returns to Bologna in potential €15m deal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Football Italia
Done Deal: Theate return to Bologna on loan with €15m option to buy
Football Italia
Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Inter, Bologna-Torino, Udinese-Cagliari, Venezia-Lazio
Football Italia
De Bruyne injury scare mars Napoli win over Bologna
