Inter Milan Miss Out – Bologna Star One Step Away From Joining Napoli | OneFootball

Inter Milan are set to miss out on signing Bologna defender Sam Beukema, with Napoli close to completing a deal for him.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. They report that the Partenopei will pay around €30 million for the Dutchman.

Inter Milan have been tracking Bologna defender Sam Beukema for some time now.

The 26-year-old has been one of the outstanding defenders in Serie A for the past two seasons. He joined Bologna from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, and has made a big impact at the back.

Therefore, it has hardly been surprising to see Serie A’s elite take an interest in Beukema.

Inter are all but certain to sign a defender this summer. After all, they have to plan for life after thirty-somethings like Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi.

Inter Miss Out On Bologna Defender Beukema – One Step Away From Napoli

BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Sam Beukema of Bologna shows his dejection during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Monaco at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on November 05, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

However, Sam Beukema will not be the player for the future of Inter’s defense.

That is because, according to Sky Sport Italia, Napoli are now close to a deal for the Dutchman.

Sky anticipate that the Partenopei have agreed a deal with Bologna. They will pay a fee of around €30 million to sign Beukema.

Meanwhile, the player himself is also very keen on the move.

Therefore, it should only be a matter of time before Beukema becomes a Napoli player.