Lewis Ferguson Commits to Bologna Despite Rangers Transfer Talk
Lewis Ferguson has moved to end speculation over a possible Rangers transfer by confirming that his immediate future remains with Bologna, where the Scotland midfielder is focused on lifting the club away from Serie A’s bottom places.
The 27-year-old, who has played 140 competitive matches for the Rossoblu, considered his position after the World Cup amid uncertainty over his role and reports of interest from Ibrox. However, he said a move never came close to being completed and that the changes on Bologna’s bench persuaded him to stay in Italy.
“After the World Cup I spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do,” Ferguson said. “There was some uncertainty, but nothing was ever particularly close. I returned for pre-season and there was a new manager, Domenico Tedesco, so it felt like a new beginning.”
Ferguson had endured a less settled campaign under Vincenzo Italiano, making 45 appearances in all competitions but starting only 32 times. Even so, he captained Bologna to the 2024-25 Coppa Italia, adding a major trophy to his time at the club.
The managerial turnover has continued since then. Raffaele Palladino is now in charge at Bologna, while Ferguson has also worked under Sebastien Pocognoli with Scotland. He described the recent period as one of considerable change, having encountered three new managers within two months.
“I had to consider what the next stage of my career would be, but Bologna was still where I wanted to be,” he said. “I have enjoyed my time there enormously. The decision was to carry on and find out where that path can lead.”
Rangers connection remains personal
Ferguson’s link to Rangers is longstanding. His father Derek and uncle Barry both played for the Glasgow club, while Derek McInnes, who previously managed Ferguson at Aberdeen, is now at the Ibrox helm.
The midfielder acknowledged that Rangers have always held an important place in his life, having supported the club as a boy, but stressed that he does not want to discuss a potential switch while he remains under contract at Bologna.
“My family’s connection to Rangers and the fact that I supported them growing up are well known,” Ferguson said. “It was a childhood ambition and that feeling has not disappeared. But I am a Bologna player, so I do not want to go further than that. Perhaps it happens one day, perhaps it does not, but it has always been in my thoughts.”
Bologna’s difficult start has made the captain’s commitment especially significant. The club have taken only two points from their opening five Serie A fixtures and are trying to move clear of the relegation zone. Ferguson has played every minute under Palladino as the side look to halt that early decline.
He has two years left on his Bologna deal, with a further 12-month option included, and his attention is now on restoring stability in the league rather than revisiting the transfer talk.
