Juventus have emerged as a potential suitor for Kacper Urbanski, the young Polish midfielder currently playing for Bologna. The 20-year-old’s contract situation has become a topic of interest as negotiations for a renewal with Bologna have hit a standstill.
Urbanski, who joined Bologna in January 2021, has an existing contract that runs until June with an option for extension until 2026. However, discussions about a longer-term deal with improved financial terms have been progressing slowly, causing some concern at Casteldebole, Bologna’s training ground.
Calciomercato detail how the midfielder’s journey with Bologna has been eventful. In the summer of 2023, frustrated by limited first-team opportunities, Urbanski allowed his contract to expire and explored the market. After participating in the Under-19 European Championship with Poland and finding no suitable offers, he returned to Bologna, signing his current two-year deal with the option for a third.
Since then, Urbanski has seen increased playing time, especially under coach Thiago Motta, who utilized him as a versatile player. This season, under new management, he scored his first Serie A goal but has seen his minutes reduced, totaling 330 minutes across league and Champions League matches.
Bologna aim to extend Urbanski’s contract until at least 2028 or 2029, partly due to his potential status as a club-trained player, having arrived in Italy at 16. However, the player’s representatives have been postponing further talks, raising suspicions of interest from other clubs.
Juventus, potentially with Thiago Motta at the helm, are rumored to be monitoring the situation closely. The Turin giants might attempt to capitalize on the contract impasse, possibly making a move for Urbanski in the January transfer window or, more likely, in June when he enters the final year of his current deal.
