Bologna director hailed for beating Brighton to Juan Miranda signing

Bologna’s decision to sign Juan Miranda last summer is being hailed as a masterstroke, especially after beating out strong competition from clubs like Brighton and Ajax.

The Spanish left-back had been on Brighton’s radar when he was preparing to leave Real Betis, but Bologna sporting director Giovanni Sartori managed to swoop in and seal the deal. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Sartori deserves major credit for outmaneuvering both the Seagulls and Ajax, securing Miranda’s services at a crucial time.

Interestingly, the 25-year-old was nearly on his way to AC Milan in 2023. The move was reportedly all but finalized until Zlatan Ibrahimović’s return to the club disrupted the plans, leaving an opening for other suitors.

Brighton made a move during the summer window, but ultimately failed to get the deal across the line. Bologna took full advantage, and the player has since established himself as a key figure under Vincenzo Italiano.

Juan Miranda has featured in 25 Serie A matches this season and has already registered 6 assists, playing a crucial role in Bologna’s push for Champions League qualification. His performances have been solid, earning him a 6.86 average rating on WhoScored.com.

There’s optimism at Bologna that Miranda will continue to grow and offer even more value in the future. A former Spain U21 international, he’s showing signs of becoming a top-tier full-back.

Juan Miranda – Key Attributes:

Strengths:

Crossing
Key passes
Ball retention
Concentration

Playing Style:

Likes to play long balls
Frequently plays the ball off the ground

Notably, the defender has no major weaknesses listed and has proven himself to be a consistent and reliable performer in Serie A. The decision to sign Miranda is increasingly looking like one of Bologna’s smartest moves in recent seasons.