KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 27: Marcel Sabitzer #9 of Austria celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Algeria and Austria at Kansas City Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
According to Sportowy reporter Ekrem Konur, the 32-year-old will not have his contract renewed, meaning he could be a free agent at the end of this season.
That makes a summer sale their last real chance to get a fee for the player, so talks have started and an offer could arrive over the next few days.
Sabitzer plan for Bologna
Bologna are seeking reinforcements for new coach Domenico Tedesco, who took over from Vincenzo Italiano for this term.
Sabitzer has a long career behind him, including playing for RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Manchester United before the €19m move to Borussia Dortmund in 2023.
He also has a massive 102 senior caps for Austria, in which he scored 27 goals from midfield.
There were 34 competitive appearances for Borussia Dortmund last season, scoring one goal and providing four assists.
It was a return to form, considering he suffered a collateral medial tear in his knee in March 2025.
He has been linked with a Serie A move in recent years, most notably for Roma.