Achille Polonara is nearing a two-year agreement with Virtus Bologna, sources tell BasketNews.
Achille Polonara is edging closer to making a comeback in his home country. BasketNews sources indicate that the 31-year-old power forward is close to signing with Virtus Bologna.
According to BasketNews sources, Polonara nearing a two-year contract with the historical Italian club.
The initial report on the progressing negotiations came from Alberto Marzagalia of EuroDevotion.
Polonara began the 2022-23 season with the back-to-back EuroLeague champions, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, but made a mid-season move to Zalgiris Kaunas.
Over the course of 35 EuroLeague games, Polonara maintained an average of 3.9 points (37.9% 3P) and 3.4 rebounds in under 15 minutes of playing time.
In the LKL, the Italian big averaged 6.7 points (60% 2P, 31.7% 3P), 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 20 minutes of play.
 | Virtus Segafredo Bologna | |
| Position | Player | Status |
| PG | Alessandro Pajola | Signed until 2026 |
| PG/SG | Daniel Hackett | Signed until 2024 |
| SG/PG | Iffe Lundberg | Signed until 2024 |
| SG/SF | Isaia Cordinier (story) | Signed until 2025 |
| SF | Awudu Abass | Signed until 2024 |
| SF/PF | Leo Menalo | Signed until 2026 |
| PF | Tornike Shengelia | Signed until 2024+1 |
| Coach | Sergio Scariolo (signed until 2024) | |
| Expired contract | Milos Teodosic, Jordan Mickey, Kyle Weems (won't return), Nico Mannion (won't return), Mam Jaiteh (won't return), Ismael Bako, Michele Ruzzier, Gora Kamara, Marco Belinelli | |
| Rumored to leave | Semi Ojeleye (will not return), Milos Teodosic, Iffe Lundberg | |
| Interested | Diego Flaccadori (story), Bryn Forbes, Ognjen Dobric, Milos Teodosic, Marco Belinelli, Achille Polonara (story) | |
More Virtus transfer news:
- Achille Polonara close to joining Virtus
- Isaia Cordinier inks two-year extension with Virtus
- Semi Ojeleye officially leaves Virtus for Valencia
- Baskonia a candidate to sign Niccolo Mannion
- Nico Mannion expected to play for Milwaukee Bucks in NBA Summer League
- Virtus reportedly offer a contract extension to Scariolo Scariolo
- Mam Jaiteh set to join Monaco next season
