Samuel Iling Junior - now on loan at Middlesbrough

[PaulWinch again]

Bit weird. Hopefully this enables him to kick on and then come back in Jan or the summer as a real first team option.

[Demitri_C]

Very strange...why did he bother joining us at all if only to head back to Italy a few weeks later

Yeah i dont get it either. Illing jr woukd get plenty of minutes here. A perfect player to start in the domestic cups

Who would he play instead of in domestic cups? And how much would he develop playing a handful of games against potentially lower league opposition for us? If he's not ready to push for a starting spot now, a season (or half) playing every week at a high level is the best option for him.

I'd only be questioning this move if it was revealed he threw a strop after 1 game not being in the squad and demanded it.

But thats on the assumption we dont pick up injuries whichis likley considering the volume of games we will play. We have three players coming back from  long term injuries and we know dont know for sure how that pans out. Then add in ramsey as well who seems injury prone. I think its a big risk.

I do hope there is a recall clause should injuries arise or he doesnt get as many minutes at bologna as we would have hoped

[Ian.]

Signing players and sending them on loan is something Chelsea have been doing for years.  As much as I hate it, it’s one way to get around these financial rules. He may come back and become a first team player and this loan will improve him or we sell him for profit.

[Demitri_C]

Signing players and sending them on loan is something Chelsea have been doing for years.  As much as I hate it, it’s one way to get around these financial rules. He may come back and become a first team player and this loan will improve him or we sell him for profit.

I hope so ian. I think we could make use of him this year as will be a demanding season but got to trust the club that they know what they are doing

[Monty]

Another way to look at it is that this guy's still very young and Digne is the wrong side of 30.

[KevinGage]

I’m guessing they have put in a recall option for January, though.

Recall options don't seem to be a thing anymore.

It would void the loan fee (and may even incur additional costs on top of that). So clubs as preoccupied and tight to the line with PSR as we are don't chance it.

[Goldenballs]

Seems a good move for all concerned. I didn't think he'd be much involved this season, I'd be surprised if we any major interest in him before Juve came in for Doug.

[OCD]

They might not like to exercise a recall option but I bet it's there in case there's an injury crisis.

[PeterWithesShin]

Aston Villa can confirm Samuel Iling Jr has joined Bologna on loan.

He joined Villa earlier this summer from Juventus, where he won the Coppa Italia, having started his career in the Chelsea Academy.

The Londoner was part of Unai Emery’s squad in pre-season, taking part in the tour of the United States.

At international level, he has represented England’s junior teams, winning the European Under-19 Championship in 2022.

[kippaxvilla2]

Seven signings two gone.

[Brazilian Villain]

If he wins a senior cap, do you think he'll drop the last part of his name like JP?

[PaulWinch again]

Was really hoping he’d make an impact on the first team this year. Oh well hope it works out.

[manic-road]

More likely to get game time in Bologna, I can see him being sold in 12 months for a profit to get round PSR.

[Demitri_C]

More likely to get game time in Bologna, I can see him being sold in 12 months for a profit to get round PSR.

Thats how i think this goes

[dcdavecollett]

Or, as has been said on here already, the plan is that Samuel is the cover for Maatsen next season if Lucas Digne leaves.