The fate of Victor Kristiansen, a Leicester City player on loan at Bologna, has attracted the attention of the Italian press.
Kristiansen has been outstanding in Serie A under Thiago Motta, attracting strong interest from the club. They are now seriously thinking about using the €15m buy option in his contract.
At the beginning of the season, the idea of buying Kristiansen and paying Leicester back seemed difficult. But Corriere dello Sport reported on Wednesday that things have changed.
Motta is very impressed by Kristiansen’s recent performances, as well as his work ethic and attitude. These factors are making Bologna strongly consider signing him permanently.
Bologna manager keen on on-loan Leicester man
Bologna may still find the €15m price tag daunting, but they are increasingly optimistic about Kristiansen’s future. His stellar performance against Atalanta has reinforced the idea that he is a valuable asset for their long-term plans.
The only weakness in his game is his lack of goals, something that both Kristiansen and Motta admit. The Leicester loanee hopes to improve this aspect of his game in the future.
Having improved his defensive skills, the manager now expects him to contribute more offensively. The next match against Inter Milan is a great chance to show his skills in both areas of his game.
The situation is of great interest to Leicester, who would certainly appreciate an extra €15m. This is especially remarkable for a player who had apparently found it hard to meet Enzo Maresca’s expectations.