Bologna are taking former Inter, Torino and Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian on trial, according to reports. The move comes about three months after his departure from Inter, with the expectation that he will train with the club as they assess whether to offer him a permanent contract.

Both outlets link the trial to Bologna’s defensive needs, citing an injury problem that leaves a role to be filled. In this context, Darmian, currently a free agent, is expected to work with the squad and demonstrate his fitness and suitability for the team’s requirements.

While the sources agree on the trial and its timing, they focus on different background details: one highlights Darmian’s career path and the post-Inter gap, while the other emphasizes the club’s current injury situation and the possibility of a contract following a training period. Neither source indicates a final agreement at this stage.