Chiro Immobile's long-awaited return to Serie A has turned into a nightmare, as the 35-year-old striker suffered a serious injury just 30 minutes into his debut for Bologna.

The former Beşiktaş forward, who joined Bologna this summer after personally negotiating his release from the Turkish club, was forced off the pitch during the club’s clash against AS Roma after collapsing to the turf in visible pain.

Medical tests have confirmed a tear in the right quadriceps muscle, ruling Immobile out for at least two months. The veteran striker was unable to walk off the field unassisted, and early signs indicated a serious issue — now officially diagnosed by the club's medical team.

This latest injury comes at a critical point in Immobile’s career. At 35, questions are now being raised about whether this setback could accelerate the end of his playing days. Once a prolific scorer for Lazio and a key figure in the Italy national team, Immobile had hoped for a final chapter in Serie A—but fate may have other plans.