The 2013-14 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Bologna as the Rossoblu spectacularly burnt out, finishing a crushing 19th in Serie A, which resulted in relegation to Serie B. Despite the individual efforts of co-top goalscorers Panagiotis Kone and captain Alessandro Diamanti, who each netted 5 league goals, the season was defined by turmoil. A mid-season managerial change from Stefano Pioli to Davide Ballardini failed to reverse the slide, but the most disastrous moment was the controversial mid-season sale of Diamanti, whose absence crippled an already struggling attack. It was a turbulent year, marked by financial issues and a painful demotion, which remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.