Beukema says goodbye to Bologna: ‘One of the most beautiful periods of my life’ | OneFootball

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·21 July 2025

Beukema says goodbye to Bologna: ‘One of the most beautiful periods of my life’

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Following his move to Napoli, Sam Beukema bid farewell to everyone at Bologna with a lengthy, emotional message on Instagram. The Deventer native was presented as a new Gli Azzurri player on Sunday evening.

Beukema began: “Dear Rossoblù, before I begin a new chapter in my career, I want to address you. It’s not easy to leave you behind, but I believe this is the right time to take a step that will allow me to grow, both personally and personally. I want to thank Bologna for allowing me to take this step.”


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The time in Emilia-Romagna has been massive for the defender. He continued: “These two years have been one of the best periods, not only of my career, but also of my life. I especially want to thank the fans. Your support always encouraged me to give my best.”

“From the bottom of my heart, thanks also to my teammates, the coaches – first Mr Motta and then Mr Italiano – and all the staff for the support and trust I’ve always received. And to all the people who work for the club every day: physiotherapists, equipment managers, chefs. Thank you a thousand times over for your availability and professionalism.”

Beukema, who also paid tribute to the management, then emphasized that it was “an honor to represent Bologna. I will never forget these years, and I am certain this club has a successful future. Best of luck in the new season to all my fellow players, the manager, and everyone else who is part of this family. Congratulations, Sam Beukema.”

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