Bologna CEO Fenucci addresses Italiano comments and Roma's interest in Rowe
Transfer News·25 April 2026·46d ago

Bologna CEO Fenucci addresses Italiano comments and Roma's interest in Rowe

Source: Forza Roma

Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci spoke before the Bologna–Roma match on 25 April 2026, clarifying recent comments by manager Italiano about the season. Fenucci stated that Italiano's remarks about closing out the season were misinterpreted and made in a different context. He explained: "They were interpreted badly, said in a different context. I've already spoken with the squad, saying that a few weeks ago we were convinced we could aim for at least eighth place while leaving a window open on those ahead of us. The motivations and intentions have never changed, we've shown it on the pitch."

Fenucci also addressed Roma's previously reported interest in English winger Rowe, a summer signing for Bologna. When asked whether Roma had pursued Rowe, Fenucci acknowledged the transfer but deflected on Roma's involvement, saying: "Rowe was a very quick negotiation, we spoke with De Zerbi, he was one of the most expensive signings in our history. I know he had some requests, I don't know if from Roma. He initially had to adapt to Italian football, then he did well."

Regarding Italiano's contract, which expires in 2027, Fenucci expressed commitment to competing for European football despite recent financial constraints from not qualifying for European competition. He indicated Bologna intends to continue working with Rowe, noting the player's improved recent performances.

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Fenucci: “Italiano male interpretato”. Poi sull’interesse della Roma per Rowe - Forzaroma.info forzaroma news as roma Fenucci: “Italiano male interpretato”. Poi sull’interesse della Roma per Rowenews as romaFenucci: “Italiano male interpretato”. Poi sull’interesse della Roma per RoweBOLOGNA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Claudio Fenucci, CEO of Bologna FC, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on February 23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)L'ad dei rossoblù dribbla la domanda sull'attaccante inglese nominato da Ranieri prima di Roma-Pisa Redazione 25 aprile 2026 (modifica il 25 aprile 2026 | 18:02) Pochi minuti prima del fischio d'inizio del match tra Bologna e Roma al 'Dall'Ara' è intervenuto l'amministratore delegato del Bologna Claudio Fenucci. Oltre al campionato dei rossoblù e il futuro di Italiano, tra i temi anche l'interesse dei giallorossi in estate per Rowe, nominato direttamente da Claudio Ranieri nell'intervista 'incriminata' prima di Roma-Pisa:FENUCCI A DAZNSulle parole di Italiano (che ha definito chiusa la stagione del Bologna, ndr). "Sono state interpretate male, dette in un contesto diverso. Ho già parlato con la squadra, dicendo che qualche settimana fa eravamo convinti di poter puntare almeno all'ottavo posto lasciando una finestra anche su chi sta davanti a noi. Le motivazioni e le intenzioni non sono mai cambiate, lo abbiamo dimostrato in campo".A Italiano scade il contratto nel 2027, c'è la prospettiva di lottare sempre per l'Europa? "Cerchiamo sempre di lottare con squadre che hanno mezzi economici più importanti e lottano per le competizioni europee. Con Italiano ci troviamo molto bene a livello umano e professionale. In Europa non abbiamo mai perso a parte con l'Aston Villa, dovremo aggiustare la nostra situazione economica senza Europa. Ma abbiamo un'azionista forte".Rowe interessava alla Roma, in estate lo avete strappato a Massara? "Rowe è stata una trattativa molto veloce, abbiamo parlato con De Zerbi, è stato uno degli acquisti più costosi della nostra storia. So che aveva qualche richiesta, non so se della Roma. Lui inizialmente si è dovuto adattare al calcio italiano, poi ha fatto bene. Vogliamo continuare un percorso con lui, spero continui come quello che ci ha fatto vedere nelle ultime partite".Leggi anche Mancini: “La Roma è sopra ogni cosa. Non cambieremo la nostra identità in campo” Gasperini: “L’addio di Ranieri non mi riguarda direttamente. Siamo qui per... © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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