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Federico Ravaglia Transfer from Bologna to Watford
Watford have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia from Bologna on a six-year deal. A permanent deal has been agreed after a medical issue had previously delayed the confirmation. Bologna have announced they have inserted a buy-back clause in the deal. According to local reports, Watford have paid between €1m and €2m upfront, the buy-back agreement is at a similar level, and if Watford win promotion this season, the buy-back would be removed and the money due to Bologna would increase to €8m. Leonardo Bosello reported that Bologna has received a fee for the permanent transfer of between €1m and €2m and has a buy-back option of a similar value. Bosello also reported that if Watford is promoted, the option lapses and Bologna receives €8m in bonuses.
Watford have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia from Bologna on a six-year deal. A permanent deal has been agreed after a medical issue had previously delayed the confirmation. Bologna have announced they have inserted a buy-back clause in the deal. According to local reports, Watford have paid between €1m and €2m upfront, the buy-back agreement is at a similar level, and if Watford win promotion this season, the buy-back would be removed and the money due to Bologna would increase to €8m. Leonardo Bosello reported that Bologna has received a fee for the permanent transfer of between €1m and €2m and has a buy-back option of a similar value. Bosello also reported that if Watford is promoted, the option lapses and Bologna receives €8m in bonuses.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Bologna has officially announced the transfer of Ravaglia to Watford.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Bologna has officially announced the transfer of Ravaglia to Watford.
Watford sporting director Luke Dowling has confirmed the club is signing Federico Ravaglia. Speaking on the club's latest official podcast, the transfer chief stated that the signing has been completed. Ravaglia is arriving from Bologna and will be the only one of Watford's six summer additions not to have come from Udinese.
Watford sporting director Luke Dowling has confirmed the club is signing Federico Ravaglia. Speaking on the club's latest official podcast, the transfer chief stated that the signing has been completed. Ravaglia is arriving from Bologna and will be the only one of Watford's six summer additions not to have come from Udinese.
The Watford Observer reports that an issue in Federico Ravaglia's medical has delayed his transfer to Watford. Watford is still expected to sign the 26-year-old but is asking for more tests regarding injury worries that emerged during the initial medical. The findings have also led Watford to reconsider whether to sign the goalkeeper on an immediate permanent transfer or to pursue a loan deal. New negotiations with Bologna have also caused a delay. According to a report from Sky Sports Italia, the initial agreement between the two sides was a loan with an obligation to buy if Watford were to be promoted to the Premier League.
The Watford Observer reports that an issue in Federico Ravaglia's medical has delayed his transfer to Watford. Watford is still expected to sign the 26-year-old but is asking for more tests regarding injury worries that emerged during the initial medical. The findings have also led Watford to reconsider whether to sign the goalkeeper on an immediate permanent transfer or to pursue a loan deal. New negotiations with Bologna have also caused a delay. According to a report from Sky Sports Italia, the initial agreement between the two sides was a loan with an obligation to buy if Watford were to be promoted to the Premier League.
Federico Ravaglia's transfer from Bologna to Watford is at risk because of some problems that emerged during the medical examinations. Watford has requested additional medical tests before proceeding with the acquisition, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Federico Ravaglia's transfer from Bologna to Watford is at risk because of some problems that emerged during the medical examinations. Watford has requested additional medical tests before proceeding with the acquisition, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Claudio Fenucci stated that Bologna fulfilled Federico Ravaglia's wish to play as a starter for a whole season. Fenucci clarified that the move is not a sale because Bologna has a buy-back right. He said Ravaglia will gain experience in what Fenucci described as a very difficult and competitive league. Fenucci also stated that if there is no automatic mechanism for him to remain at Watford, Bologna will consider bringing him back.
Claudio Fenucci stated that Bologna fulfilled Federico Ravaglia's wish to play as a starter for a whole season. Fenucci clarified that the move is not a sale because Bologna has a buy-back right. He said Ravaglia will gain experience in what Fenucci described as a very difficult and competitive league. Fenucci also stated that if there is no automatic mechanism for him to remain at Watford, Bologna will consider bringing him back.
Anthony Joseph reports that Watford have agreed a permanent deal for Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia worth up to £6.8m. The 26-year-old is in England today and is due to undergo a medical with Watford. Ravaglia will finalise the paperwork on a long-term deal once the medical is completed.
Anthony Joseph reports that Watford have agreed a permanent deal for Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia worth up to £6.8m. The 26-year-old is in England today and is due to undergo a medical with Watford. Ravaglia will finalise the paperwork on a long-term deal once the medical is completed.
Federico Ravaglia flew to the UK ahead of signing a permanent deal with Watford. Ravaglia played 25 matches for Serie A side Bologna last season. The move is set to make Ravaglia Watford's second summer signing.
Federico Ravaglia flew to the UK ahead of signing a permanent deal with Watford. Ravaglia played 25 matches for Serie A side Bologna last season. The move is set to make Ravaglia Watford's second summer signing.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Watford has reached an agreement to sign Federico Ravaglia from Bologna as a new goalkeeper. A medical is set to take place in London tomorrow.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Watford has reached an agreement to sign Federico Ravaglia from Bologna as a new goalkeeper. A medical is set to take place in London tomorrow.
Domenico Tedesco stated that the possible departure of Federico Ravaglia to Watford is not yet official, adding that if the move were to happen, Lucasz Skorupski would be the number 1 and Massimo Pessina the number 2.
Domenico Tedesco stated that the possible departure of Federico Ravaglia to Watford is not yet official, adding that if the move were to happen, Lucasz Skorupski would be the number 1 and Massimo Pessina the number 2.
According to Nicolo Schira, Federico Ravaglia's loan to Watford from Bologna includes an €8M option to buy, which becomes an obligation if Watford returns to the Premier League. The agreement includes a contract until 2031, structured as an initial one-year term with an additional four years.
According to Nicolo Schira, Federico Ravaglia's loan to Watford from Bologna includes an €8M option to buy, which becomes an obligation if Watford returns to the Premier League. The agreement includes a contract until 2031, structured as an initial one-year term with an additional four years.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Watford have agreed a deal with Bologna for goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option to buy that could become an obligation if Watford are promoted to the Premier League.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Watford have agreed a deal with Bologna for goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option to buy that could become an obligation if Watford are promoted to the Premier League.
According to Anthony Joseph, Watford have agreed a deal to sign Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia. It is understood the 26-year-old will join on loan until the end of the season, with Watford having an option to buy next summer. Ravaglia is due to travel to England this week to undergo a medical.
According to Anthony Joseph, Watford have agreed a deal to sign Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia. It is understood the 26-year-old will join on loan until the end of the season, with Watford having an option to buy next summer. Ravaglia is due to travel to England this week to undergo a medical.
Tuttomercato reports on growing interest in a potential transfer for Federico Ravaglia. Ravaglia was excluded from the list of players called up for Bologna's training camp by coach Domenico Tedesco. Interest in Ravaglia has emerged in recent weeks. Watford in England is also linked to the player. The club is managed by the Pozzo family, which also manages Udinese.
Tuttomercato reports on growing interest in a potential transfer for Federico Ravaglia. Ravaglia was excluded from the list of players called up for Bologna's training camp by coach Domenico Tedesco. Interest in Ravaglia has emerged in recent weeks. Watford in England is also linked to the player. The club is managed by the Pozzo family, which also manages Udinese.
Bologna is in negotiations with Watford to sell the 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia. Bologna has consistently rejected temporary loan solutions for Ravaglia as its preference is for a permanent transfer. Ravaglia, who has a contract until June 2028, made 17 appearances in Serie A during the 2025/2026 season.
Read Full StoryBologna is in negotiations with Watford to sell the 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia. Bologna has consistently rejected temporary loan solutions for Ravaglia as its preference is for a permanent transfer. Ravaglia, who has a contract until June 2028, made 17 appearances in Serie A during the 2025/2026 season.
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