Overview

• Bernardeschi was unveiled on July 31 as Bologna’s new number 10, a shirt once worn by Roberto Baggio and Roberto Signori.
• He affirmed his physical readiness after several months without competitive action and embraced the challenge of four competitions next season.
• The 2021 European champion declared earning his first FIFA World Cup appearance a central career goal.
• He welcomed a healthy internal rivalry with Riccardo Orsolini, predicting that competition will boost the squad’s overall level.
• CEO Claudio Fenucci confirmed Riccardo Orsolini’s contract renewal on an ad honorem basis to reinforce team cohesion.