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Heads to Fiorentina Mario has transferred to Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy from Juventus.

Impact Mario departs with a temporary formula again after playing decently at Bologna in the second half of last season, while he was an afterthought at Juventus. He contributed to four clean sheets and tallied 32 crosses (10 accurate), 23 tackles and 25 clearances in 27 total appearances (17 starts) in 2026/2027. His minutes will hinge on whether Dodo will stay at the club and on where Alex Jimenez will be fielded.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not staying at Bologna Mario wasn't signed permanently by Bologna after a six-month loan spell.

Impact Mario will return to Juventus after recording 15 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles and 10 interceptions in 15 appearances (all starts), from January on, contributing to two clean sheets, as Bologna didn't keep him following a coaching change. He had played very little at Juventus in the first half of the previous campaign, so he might be on the move again later in the summer, although he fared decently while he was out on loan.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Passable showing against Napoli Mario (thigh) recorded three tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions and drew one foul in Monday's 3-2 victory over Napoli.

Impact Mario played about an hour in his return from injury and only contributed in the back. He has been consistently deployed over Nadir Zortea and Lorenzo De Silvestri at the position. He has posted seven crosses (one accurate), four interceptions and five clearances in his last five outings (all starts), with no clean sheets because he often subs off early.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Mario (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Napoli.

Impact Mario was already deemed fit for Monday and has done one better, as the defender is also in the starting XI. He has been seeing most of the starts between left-back and right-back this campaign and should remain in this role, starting in all nine appearances since joining the club.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Napoli tilt Mario (thigh) returned to full training Wednesday, Bologna announced.

Impact Mario will have a few more days to work on his fitness and could potentially start right away, as he's not been out for long. Lorenzo De Silvestri filled in for him last week. He has recorded seven crosses (one accurate), four interceptions and six clearances in his last five displays, with no clean sheets.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh lesion Mario has been diagnosed with a left biceps femoris strain and will train on the side for a few days, Bologna stated.

Impact Mario could miss a couple of fixtures because of his muscular problem, but it's not too severe, and he should be able to return before the end of the campaign. Nadir Zortea and Lorenzo De Silvestri will handle the right-back role while he's out.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Roma clash Mario registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in 66 minutes before leaving Saturday's contest against Roma because of a possible thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio rep...

Impact Mario pulled up after a sprint early in the second half and couldn't continue. He'll undergo exams before next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He was replaced by Lorenzo Di Silvestri in this one, as Nadir Zortea had already come off the bench to substitute for Juan Miranda on the other flank.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diligent display versus Lecce Mario had two crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Mario drew his third straight start over Nadir Zortea but stayed in the back for the most part, halting a three-game streak with at least one shot. He has recorded six chances created, six crosses (one accurate) and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets, as he often subs off late.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Joao Mario scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Mario scored once during a one-goal win in Sunday's clash with Cremonese. He also created a pair of chances during the clash, while putting both shots on goal. It was nice volume in a competitive match and he was dangerous every time he got forward with the ball. Mario will look to continue this goalscoring form after the international break.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Transfers to Bologna Mario is moving to Bologna on a six-month loan from Juventus.

Impact Mario struggled to find his footing and didn't have a regular role at Juventus, featuring just 12 times (two starts), tallying six chances craeted, nine crosses (four accurate) and seven tackles and assisting once. He's replacing Emil Holm and will compete with Nadir Zortea at right-back.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

First goal involvement with Juve Mario had an assist while creating two chances during Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Mario entered the match in the 60th minute and set up Kenan Yildiz three minutes into his appearance for Juventus' first goal of the match. The assist was the first at Juventus for Mario after moving to the club in the summer.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Juventus Mario has inked a contract with Juventus until 2030 after coming in from Porto.

Impact Mario is replacing Alberto Costa, who'll take the opposite route and, as things stand, will compete with Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie to be the top option on the right wing, although the former is rumored to be leaving the team. He notched two assists, 25 crosses (six accurate), 14 tackles and 13 clearances in eight Champions League appearances last season. He dished out three helpers in 27 domestic matches in 2024/2025.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE