--- title: "Bologna Postpones Dovbyk Decision Until Winter: €15M Buyout Unlikely" description: "Bologna is postponing its decision on Artem Dovbyk's future until the winter window amid the Ukrainian's slow recovery from injury. A €15M buyout is unlikely, and a return to Roma is not guaranteed." date: 2026-10-27T10:57:43.497Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/dovbyk-bologna-roma-winter-window tags: [artem-dovbyk, bologna, roma, serie-a, ukraine-national-team, transfer-window] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Bologna Postpones Dovbyk Decision Until Winter: €15M Buyout Unlikely ![Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk training in the Ukraine national team kit with the crest on his chest](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/27/dovbyk-bologna-roma-zimnee-okno/dovbyk-bologna-roma-zimnee-okno-1.webp) ## Key Points - Bologna is postponing the final decision on Artem Dovbyk's future until the winter transfer window - The delay is attributed to the Ukrainian's slow recovery from injury and fear of re-injury - Coach Raffaele Palladino demands higher training intensity from Dovbyk - A €15M buyout looks unlikely, and a January return to Roma is not guaranteed - Since his injury, Dovbyk has played only one match—coming on as a substitute in a 1-3 loss to Inter Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk could prematurely end his loan spell at Italian club Bologna. According to RomaPress, cited by Sport RBC.UA, the club intends to determine the player's future in January, though his return to Roma is not yet guaranteed. The decision is being delayed until the winter transfer window, with the Ukrainian's slow recovery from injury cited as one of the key reasons for the postponement. ### Injury and Head Coach Demands According to the source, the forward is afraid of re-injuring himself, which directly affects his return to full performance. Against this backdrop, Bologna head coach Raffaele Palladino is demanding greater intensity from the striker in training. "Artem needs to work harder in training, because then he will get his chance as well," the publication quotes the coach as saying. Consequently, Dovbyk's playing time this season remains minimal: after his injury, he missed national team matches, and upon returning to training, he played only once, coming on as a substitute in a 1-3 defeat against Inter Milan. ### Buyout Prospects and the Winter Window Dovbyk's return to Roma in January has not yet been decided. Bologna may keep the forward in their squad, but according to RomaPress, a permanent buyout looks unlikely. The Ukrainian footballer plays for the club on loan with an option to buy for 15 million euros, and there are currently no signs that the Italian club is ready to exercise this option. If the loan is terminated early, Dovbyk could return to Roma before moving to another team where he can secure more stable playing time. ### Context: Transfer Activity Around the National Team The situation surrounding Dovbyk unfolds against the backdrop of active transfer movements involving players of the Ukrainian national team. It was previously reported that Shakhtar announced the signing of a contract with a Ukraine national team midfielder. Thus, the winter window could prove pivotal for several Ukrainian players whose playing time at their current clubs has proved insufficient. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Нападающий сборной Украины может снова сменить клуб зимой](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/napadnik-zbirnoyi-ukrayini-mozhe-znovu-zminiti-1793097375.html) - Primary source: decision postponed to winter, injury, Palladino's quote, €15M buyout option, one substitute appearance against Inter (1-3). - [Маркевич посоветовал Забарному срочно сменить клуб](https://ukranews.com/news/1179347-markevich-posovetoval-zabarnomu-srochno-smenit-klub) - Contextual source regarding transfer activity around national team players; does not directly overlap with facts concerning Dovbyk. ## FAQ ### Why is Bologna postponing the decision on Dovbyk? According to RomaPress, the delay is due to the Ukrainian's slow recovery from injury and fear of re-injury, pushing the final decision to the winter transfer window. ### How much is Dovbyk's buyout option? The Ukrainian plays for Bologna on loan with a €15 million buyout option; there are currently no signs the club is ready to trigger it. ### Will Dovbyk return to Roma in January? This has not been decided yet. The club may keep him, but a buyout is unlikely; if the loan is terminated early, he could return to Roma and then move to a team offering more regular playing time. ### How many matches has Dovbyk played since his injury? Only one—he came on as a substitute against Inter Milan in a match Bologna lost 1-3, having previously missed national team fixtures.