Shiro Copr– Napoli officially announced the signing of center-back Sam Beukema on a permanent transfer from fellow Serie A club Bologna.
Beukema joined Partenopei after signing a five-year contract with a salary reportedly reaching EUR 3 million per season, which will be valid until the upcoming summer of 2030.
Napoli is reported to have agreed to pay a total of EUR 30 million in transfer fees, including bonuses, for the services of the Dutch-born player.
Beukema becomes Napoli's fifth recruit in this busy summer transfer window, after the team coached by Antonio Conte previously brought in Kevin De Bruyne, Luca Marianucci, Noa Lang, and Lorenzo Lucca.
As is usually the case with Napoli's recruitment, President Aurelio De Laurentiis was the first to officially announce the news through a tweet written " Welcome Sam for a few moments before the official announcement from the club's official website.
This 26-year-old player joined Napoli after two years of career in Emilia-Romagna with Bologna, where he made 80 appearances in all competitions he participated in.
Beukema also became part of the club's historical moment when they played in the Champions League last season for the first time since The Fat One It was established in 1909. In addition, this Dutch defender also led Bologna to win the Coppa Italia trophy by defeating AC Milan in the final.
Only Remo Freuler has made more competitive appearances for Napoli since Beukema joined from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, and, only two defenders in Serie A, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Evan Ndicka, have recorded more passes than Beukema in the last two seasons.
"Thank you, Sam, for the past two years spent together, and I wish you success for the rest of your career," said the farewell message from Beukema's former club, Bologna, after Partenope officially introducing it.
Career Journey of Sam Beukema
This Dutch national center-back started his senior football career in the 2017/2018 season while wearing the uniform of Go Ahead Eagles. In his first year playing in the Eredivisie, Beukema only got eight matches in all competitions.
The number increased drastically in 2019/2020. Still wearing the uniform of the mid-table Eredivisie club. This player, born in Deventer, scored two goals in 25 appearances for Go Ahead Eagles.
His last season with the Eagles team was his best statistical record of his career, contributing nine goals and two assists. This attracted AZ Alkmaar's interest in signing him for the 2021/2022 season.
Two seasons wearing the AZ Alkmaar jersey, he played 81 times and contributed six goals, which made his name rise in European football, especially Bologna showed interest in acquiring his services.
Just like in his previous club, where he played in the Eredivisi, this 188 cm tall defender dedicated two years of his career at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, making various history with Bologna.
An impressive two years for Beukema for The Fat One , making Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, interested in acquiring him this summer. This career rise marks eight seasons of the Dutch player's football journey.
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