Dovbyk explains Roma exit: Bologna ambition won him over

Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk reveals why he swapped Roma for Bologna, citing the club's ambition and coach's direct approach.

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What happened. Artem Dovbyk has joined Bologna on loan with an option to buy from Roma, as part of a deal that sent Santiago Castro to Roma. He explained his decision, citing the club's ambition and coach Domenico Tedesco's direct approach.

• Dovbyk was impressed by Tedesco's simple question: 'Do you want to play for Bologna?'
• He hopes to rediscover his best form at a club known for developing strikers.
• He described the Bologna squad as 'a very united group, almost like a family'.

“I chose Bologna thanks to the sporting directors and also to the coach, Domenico Tedesco.”

— Artem Dovbyk

Dovbyk aims to relaunch his career at Bologna, who have a track record of improving attackers.

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