Amondarain intriguing for Bologna, push for €9m Estudiantes deal

Amondarain intriguing for Bologna, push for €9m Estudiantes deal Multiple sources in Italy and Argentina claim Bologna are very close to securing Estudiantes creative midfielder Mikel Amondarain for circa €9m. The 21-year-old is considered a real talent in his homeland and is a product of the Estudiantes youth academy, graduating to the senior squad last year. So far this season, he has contributed four goals and three assists in 23 appearances for his club. Amondarain on Bologna list LA PLATA, ARGENTINA – APRIL 29: Mikel Amondarain of Estudiantes La Plata dribbles past Alex Sandro of Flamengo during a Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 group A match between Estudiantes and Flamengo at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium on April 29, 2026 in La Plata, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) According to the Corriere dello Sport, Tuttomercatoweb, Sportitalia and more , the initial bid of €8m was rejected, but negotiations are whittling down the differences to reach the €9m asking price. Amondarain can play in a variety of tactical positions, including in a three-man midfield, in front of the defence, or on the right wing. Considered a box to box player, he can surge forward, but also protect the defence when required, and had been a striker in his youth. His current contract with Estudiantes is set to run until December 2028.