Immobile: "A Chance To Return To Lazio? No, There Wasn’t One. Personally, I Want To Keep Scoring, Aim For A Return To The National Team, And Maybe Win The Capocannoniere Title Once More.”

Ciro Immobile, a legend in Lazio’s modern history and former captain of the Biancoceleste, has returned to Serie A just one year after his Turkish adventure with Besiktas. Now wearing the colors of Bologna, Immobile spoke candidly about his past, his ambitions, and the memories he left behind in the capital.

Despite speculation about a possible homecoming, Immobile made it clear: there were no talks of a Lazio reunion. “A chance to return to Lazio? No, there wasn’t one,” he told Sky Sport. “What we achieved together, what the city of Rome gave me, are memories I carry with me, and no one can ever take them away from me.” His words reinforced both the closure of his Roman chapter and the deep affection he still holds for the club and its supporters.

Immobile’s move to Bologna marks the beginning of a new adventure, but the striker’s goals remain unchanged: to compete at the highest level, to score, and to help his new team reach European heights. After a successful season in Turkey—scoring 20 goals and winning a trophy, despite injury setbacks—Immobile arrives at Bologna with the enthusiasm of a youngster and the experience of a seasoned champion.

In his first comments from the Bologna training camp, Immobile spoke of his hunger for consistency and the desire to make an immediate impact. “I’ve always believed that with hard work you can achieve important results,” he said. “Our goal is to confirm Bologna’s place among Europe’s elite. Personally, I want to keep scoring, aim for a return to the national team, and maybe win the Capocannoniere title once more.”

The striker also praised the positive atmosphere in Bologna, noting the work of manager Vincenzo Italiano and the strong sense of unity within the squad. “The love and support that surrounds the team amazed me,” Immobile admitted, adding that the candid relationship with his new coach has laid the groundwork for a promising season.

While he dismissed any suggestion of rivalry or comparisons—whether with Gennaro Gattuso, the current Italy manager, or his own past at Lazio—Immobile stressed that his focus is solely on performance: “If I score goals and I’m physically fit, I know I can help the national team.”