A tweet from reputable Bologna-based italian journalist, Daniele Labanti, is linking Lucas Ontivero to Bologna FC. A reminder the both Bologna and the Montreal Impact are owned by the same person, Joey Saputo. As both clubs were obviously connected and part of a bigger extended family, the exchange between both clubs would eventually come to a club's most important asset: Players.
— Daniele Labanti™ (@DL_corriere) June 2, 2016
Take note that the Bologna brass, Marco Di Vaio (club manager) and Roberto Donadoni (head coach), were shadowing the Impact and saw the Bleu-Blanc-Noir play Orlando City SC and the LA Galaxy.