The upcoming Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Bologna on Wednesday holds special significance for Sam Beukema, the Dutch central defender who has become a linchpin in Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna side. As the teams prepare to face off at San Siro, Beukema finds himself in the spotlight, not just for his on-field performance but also as a potential transfer target for the Nerazzurri.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter Milan have been closely monitoring Beukema’s progress, with an eye on a possible summer transfer. The match presents an ideal opportunity for the 26-year-old to showcase his talents directly to Inter’s attentive management. However, Inter isn’t the only club interested in Beukema’s services. Other European giants, including Juventus, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid, are also keeping tabs on the Dutch defender.
Adding a personal touch to the encounter, Beukema will face off against his friend and national team colleague, Stephan De Vrij. Their relationship dates back to their youth days at Feyenoord, adding an intriguing subplot to the match.
Beukema’s performances this season have been nothing short of impressive. He stands out as the only defender in Serie A with at least 15 appearances who has yet to receive a yellow or red card. His disciplined play is evident in his statistics: 1,575 minutes played across 18 appearances, contributing one assist while committing only 15 fouls, none of which resulted in bookings.
The Dutch defender leads Bologna in successful passes and duels won, both aerial and ground. His aerial prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with Beukema being the top performer in aerial duels in four of Bologna’s last five matches against tough opponents like Juventus, Fiorentina, Torino, and Roma.
