Bologna confirm new Europa League squad list

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Feb 5, 2026 1:06 PM ET

Bologna have confirmed their new squad list for the Europa League knockout phase, bringing in January signings Joao Mario and Simon Sohm.

The Rossoblu have made it into the play-offs, where they will face SK Brann in the first leg away on February 19, then at the Stadio Dall’Ara on February 26.

Coach Vincenzo Italiano announced the changes to the group now that they have moved into the knockout phase, which allows for the January signings to be added.

GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

They are ex-Juventus full-back Joao Mario, who takes the place of Emil Holm , and former Fiorentina midfielder Sohm.

Lorenzo De Silvestri and new arrival Elvind Helland are not included in the list and won’t be able to play in the Europa League fixtures.

Bologna Europa League list

Franceschelli, Happonen, Pessina, Ravaglia; Baroncioni, Casale, Heggem, Lucumi, Lykogiannis, Joao Mario, Miranda, Vitik, Zortea; Ferguson, Freuler, Lai, Moro, Pobega, Sohm; Bernardeschi, Cambiaghi, Castaldo, Castro, Dallinga, Dominguez, Negri, Odgaard, Orsolini, Rowe

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