Official: Davide Calabria joins Bologna permanently as 18-year Milan stay ends | OneFootball

AC Milan have officially confirmed that they have sold defender Davide Calabria to Bologna, ending his long bond with the club.

Milan have decided to part ways with Calabria given that his contract was set to expire at the end of the season with no sign of a renewal, and a number of clubs were linked with a move for him.

It became apparent over the weekend that Bologna were the side who had got a deal lined up. Calabria left Milanello on Saturday and understandably he was very emotional, but also stated that a new chapter has begun for him.

A statement on the official website reads as follows: “AC Milan announces that it has sold the sporting services of the footballer Davide Calabria to Bologna FC.

“The club thanks Davide for his commitment, professionalism and dedication always demonstrated during his 18 years in the red and black, and wishes him the best personal and sporting satisfaction.”

It was reported by Sky among other sources that Bologna will not pay a high fee for the signing of Calabria because of the fact his deal only had a few months left, with talk of it being around the €2m figure.