According to Nicolo Schira, 28-year-old Italian centre-back Nicolò Casale has extended his contract with Bologna. The new deal is until 2029. Casale joined the club in July 2025 and has a current market value of €3.80m, according to Transfermarkt. He has not yet been capped for the Italian national team. Several clubs, including Monza, Venezia, and Watford, had been linked with the player.