The 2017-18 campaign delivered a crucial survival for Bologna as the Rossoblu, under manager Roberto Donadoni, secured a safe 15th-place finish in Serie A, successfully consolidating their top-flight status. Leading the charge was the dynamic attacking midfielder Simone Verdi, whose 10 league goals and impressive 10 assists proved vital in steering the club clear of relegation danger. The season is highlighted by Verdi's commitment to the club, as he declined a January transfer to Napoli and was made captain, and his unforgettable technical feat of scoring two free-kicks with both his left and right foot in the same match against Crotone.