Bologna has decided to make an important step in the bench of its Serie A team: Raffaele Palladino has included Luca LoMonaco among his squad, the young attacking midfielder from 2008 who made history with the Primavera shirt. The call-up, scheduled for this afternoon's match against Milan at 6.30pm, marks the first time that the Sicilian talent will be part of the first team group, although still on the bench.
LoMonaco had a notable season with the Primavera, where he proved to be one of the protagonists of the championship. His performance was recognized with inclusion in the TopEleven of the 2025/2026 season and with an award at the Primavera BestAwards 2026. These results pushed Bologna to renew his contract, which now binds him to the club until 2029, confirming the club's willingness to invest in his future.
From a technical point of view, Luca LoMonaco is a true attacking wildcard. With his 187 centimeters he can operate both as an attacking midfielder and as a second striker or central striker. His ability to move across the entire offensive front, combined with his vision of the game and the quality of his left foot, makes him particularly dangerous even on set pieces. These characteristics make him a versatile and valuable element for Bologna.
LoMonaco's career began in Sicily, before moving through the youth teams of Perugia, Frosinone, Lazio and Empoli. In 2025 he moved to Bologna, where he began his experience with the Under18 team, scoring six goals in eleven appearances. His performance led to a promotion to the Primavera by the end of November, where he finished the season with eight goals and seven assists in the Under-20 league. His contribution was crucial for Bologna, who finished the season in fifth place and reached the final stage of the Primavera championship for the first time.
With the renewal of the contract and the call-up to the bench, Bologna shows that it wants to build the club's future around young talents like LoMonaco. The next match against Milan represents a new goal for him, an opportunity to try to make the official leap into the first team. If he makes his debut soon, the club will be able to count on a promising young player ready to contribute to future successes.