The Montreal Impact have extended their loan agreement with Bologna FC 1909 for midfielder Lassi Lappalainen to the end of 2021, the team announced on Wednesday.

"We are happy that Lassi stays with us for another year," Impact sporting director Olivier Renard said in a release. "Despite suffering a few injuries, he proved again this year that he is an important part of the roster and helps the team by scoring goals in this league. His surgery went well two weeks ago and he will be available for the training camp in 2021. We wish him a speedy recovery."

Lappalainen contributed four goals and one assist in 13 games this season for the Impact.

The 25-year-old had five goals and an assist in 11 games in 2019.