LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund applauds the fans following defeat to Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mats Hummels was on the cusp of joining Bologna on a free transfer, but everything collapsed at the final hurdle. What happened?

The 35-year-old German centre back proved his value at the top level with Borussia Dortmund last season, playing a key role in their run to the Champions League final, and his work attracted suitors from across the world.

Hummels decided not to sign a new contract with Dortmund, leaving the club on a free transfer at the start of July. Bologna were quick to make contact, trying to convince him of their new project under Vincenzo Italiano.

Hummels won’t join Bologna

Bologna offered Hummels a multi-year contract worth circa €2m net per season plus add-ons and he verbally accepted the deal, prompting the club to set up flights and medicals. Suddenly, he slammed the breaks, wanting to take time before confirming his choice.

Calciomercato.com highlights how the German veteran spent weeks pondering his options, causing anxiety at Bologna, who recently made contact to ask for an update. The club made it clear that they wanted a final answer, keen to add a new defender to Italiano’s squad.

The rush ultimately pushed Hummels to decline the move and now he’s waiting for the right offer, having already rejected proposals from across Europe and Saudi Arabia.

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