With SPAL's disappearance from professional football, Emanuele Rao, a promising forward born in 2006, is reportedly about to begin a new phase in his career. Sources from TuttoMercatoWeb.com indicate that he is nearing a move to Bologna. The 19-year-old talent from Rovereto, who wrapped up a season with 38 appearances and 5 goals, had drawn interest from leading Serie A clubs like Inter, Juventus, Milan, and Napoli, in addition to several Premier League teams. This level of interest highlights the strength of SPAL's youth development program, which was recently showcased by the Under-16 team's championship victory, despite the club's relegation from Serie C.