# Samuel Mbangula transfer to FC Bologna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samuel-mbangula-transfer-to-fc-bologna
> Updated: 2026-08-31T06:58:52.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

FC Bologna initially expressed interest in signing 22-year-old Belgian winger Samuel Mbangula from SV Werder Bremen. Sporting director Giovanni Sartori had reportedly monitored the player since before his move to the Bundesliga, viewing him as a potential replacement for Jonathan Rowe.

By the end of August, the transfer was finalized as a one-season loan. The deal includes a €2 million fee and an option for FC Bologna to purchase Mbangula for an additional €12.5 million. The move follows Mbangula’s struggle to secure a consistent role at Werder Bremen after his €10 million transfer from Juventus.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Bayer Leverkusen signs Guéla Doué as transfer window closes

Bayer Leverkusen signed Guéla Doué from Strasbourg for up to €37.5m, while Werder Bremen loaned Samuel Mbangula to Bologna and secured defender Arthur on loan from Leverkusen.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/werder-bremen-nears-deals-for-arthur-and-mbangula

### 2026-08-29: FC Bologna interested in Werder Bremen winger Samuel Mbangula

FC Bologna is interested in signing Werder Bremen winger Samuel Mbangula as a potential replacement for Jonathan Rowe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-bologna-interested-in-werder-bremen-winger-samuel-mbangula

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