Samuel Iling Jr. has been loaned to Bologna from Aston Villa for the 2024–25 season. This move comes just weeks after Iling Jr. joined Aston Villa from Juventus as part of a transfer that also involved Enzo Barrenechea. Bologna will cover his salary until June, and there is no buy option included in the deal.
- Iling Jr. joins Bologna on a loan deal without a buy option.
- Bologna will cover the player’s salary until June.
- This move follows Iling Jr.’s recent transfer to Aston Villa from Juventus.
Player Profile
Samuel Iling-Junior, born on October 4, 2003, in Islington, England, is a versatile footballer known for his ability to play as a winger on both flanks, a wing-back, and even in central midfield roles. Standing at 1.82 meters, he currently plays for Aston Villa and is on loan to Bologna, wearing jersey number 17. Iling-Junior is English but also eligible to represent DR Congo.
- Full Name: Samuel Iling-Junior
- Date of Birth: October 4, 2003
- Place of Birth: Islington, England
- Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Position: Winger, Wing-back
- Current Club: Aston Villa (on loan to Bologna)
- Jersey Number: 17
- Nationality: English (also eligible for DR Congo)
- Youth Career:
- Chelsea (2011–2020)
- Juventus (2020–2021)
Career Statistics
Iling-Junior has had a notable career with appearances and goals across various teams:
- Juventus Next Gen (2021–2023):
- Appearances: 9
- Goals: 3
- Juventus (2022–2024):
- Appearances: 36
- Goals: 2
- Aston Villa (2024–Present):
- Appearances: 0
- Goals: 0
- England U21:
- Appearances: 5
- Goals: 2
Transfer History
Samuel Iling-Junior’s transfer history highlights his journey through various clubs:
- Chelsea to Juventus (2020): Free transfer
- Juventus to Aston Villa (2024): €14 million fee, plus €3 million in add-ons
- Aston Villa to Bologna (2024): Loan deal with no buy option
Notable Achievements
Iling-Junior has achieved significant milestones in his career:
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner (2022)
- Coppa Italia Winner with Juventus (2023–24)
- Coppa Italia Serie C Runner-up with Juventus Next Gen (2022–23)
Loan Move to Bologna
Samuel Iling Jr. has been loaned to Bologna from Aston Villa for the 2024–25 season. Bologna will cover his salary until June, and there is no buy option included in the deal. This move comes just weeks after Iling Jr. joined Aston Villa from Juventus as part of a transfer that also involved Enzo Barrenechea.
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Bologna will cover Samuel Iling Jr’s salary until June and there will be NO buy option included.Straight loan from Aston Villa, confirmed.
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Style of Play
Iling-Junior is known for his versatility, being able to play as a winger on both flanks, a wing-back, and even in central midfield roles. His main attributes include goalscoring, dribbling, and his ability to make key passes.
Personal Life
Iling-Junior moved to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he found challenging. He has since become nearly fluent in Italian.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Samuel Iling-Junior’s profile on Transfermarkt.
