NafisaRemo Freuler departed Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023 and moved to Bologna on a temporary deal.
Following a standout debut campaign back in Italy, the midfielder’s switch to the Rossoblu was made permanent in the summer of 2024.
The move is clearly working out for Freuler, who featured in the Champions League this term and could repeat that feat next season, with Bologna still firmly in contention for a top-four finish in Serie A.
The Swiss midfielder has spoken to Gazzetta dello Sport about his choice to leave Nottingham Forest and join the Italian outfit — and whether he has any second thoughts.
He replied, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb: “Absolutely never. Here in Bologna I discovered wellbeing. I found everything I need to play at the top, we are experiencing beautiful things. Bologna was the right choice.”
When quizzed about a potential contract extension at Bologna, the Switzerland star commented: “There is time, but certainly my family and I are not [just] good here, but very good. Bologna was the right choice.”
The 33-year-old was also asked about the connection he shares with his teammates under Vincenzo Italiano and he explained:
“A truly beautiful and healthy group. We work looking for details, we grow together, we even go out to dinner together or have a drink, there is no personalism, selfishness. There is the ‘us’, a strong and true group, and this has brought us great advantages.”
Freuler’s stint at Nottingham Forest had its fair share of highs and lows, primarily due to how he was dropped from the starting lineup several times toward the conclusion of the 2022/23 campaign.
This occurred despite the fact that the midfielder had substantial experience playing in the Champions League during his spell at Atalanta, where he regularly competed near the top of Serie A.
With that in view, it’s easy to understand why he is thriving at Bologna — and he certainly won’t have any objections if they secure Champions League football again.
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