Five to six Premier League clubs, including Hull City, were interested in Mikel Amondarain, but the player personally advocated for a transfer to Bologna. The transfer from Estudiantes was finalized for a fee of ten million euros with an additional two million in bonuses, and the agreement includes a 10% future resale clause for the Argentine club. Amondarain is set to sign a five-year contract and made 15 appearances during the 2025/2026 domestic league season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.