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9 hours ago
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Napoli ready to send offer as Beukema pushes for transfer
Sam Beukema is pushing to join Napoli from Bologna, and the Partenopei are preparing an offer exceeding €30m. Bologna defender Beukema wants to join Serie A champions Napoli and has already informed the Rossoblu about his desire. Beukema wants Napoli transfer ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Sam Beukema of Bologna during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Bologna want to keep the 26-year-old at the Stadio Dall'Ara, but they may fail to fulfil their target, given that the defender's contract expires in 2027 and that Napoli have been courting the Dutch centre-back for almost three months. Advertisement Bologna will try to resist, but Napoli are willing to send an offer between €30m and €35m plus add-ons. Beukema a direct Conte request epa12092720 Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs CF Genoa at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, 11 May 2025. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE Beukema is a direct request from Napoli coach Antonio Conte, who wants to add depth to the Partenopei's defensive line. Furthermore, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to me directly that Empoli defender Luca Marianucci will undergo his medical with the Partenopei on Tuesday of next week. Beukema played 47 games across all competitions with Bologna in the 2024-25 season, winning a historic Coppa Italia in May.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Luca Marianucci's agent confirms talks with Napoli
The Serie A title race might well be hotly contested at the moment but that hasn't stopped teams from doing their transfer business. It has now been confirmed by his agent that Empoli's Luca Marianucci is in talks for a move to Napoli. Speaking at the Palermo Football Conference (via TMW), agent Mario Giuffredi, who represents Marianucci said, 'We have spoken to Naples, both us who represent the player and Empoli. The deal is practically done.'Marianucci has been among the breakout stars in Italy this season. The 20 year old defender has started 11 times this campaign and has garnered a lot of eyeballs with his performances. It has not all been surprising that Napoli have jumped in early to secure this signing. It is very openly known that both the Milan clubs were scouting the player Romano is reporting that the deal will cost Napoli €9m. However, there are some interesting aspects of this deal. Napoli's current options at the heart of defence include Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Alessandro Buongiorno and Rafa Marin. While it is difficult to state that this is really the cream of the crop, Napoli must let Marianucci develop at his own pace. Last season they signed a young defender in Marin but haven't really backed him like they should have. Kaulik Mitra l GIFN
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Napoli agree deal to sign emerging Empoli defender
Multiple sources in Italy claim Napoli have reached an agreement to sign Empoli defender Luca Marianucci for 2025-26. The 2024-25 campaign isn't over, but Napoli have already secured the first signing for 2025-26. Several sources, in fact, claim that the Partenopei have shaken hands with Empoli for 20-year-old defender Marianucci. The Livorno-born centre-back made his Serie A debut this season and has collected 14 appearances across all competitions under Roberto D'Aversa. Sportitalia Alfredo Pedullà broke the news earlier this week, saying that Napoli had reached an agreement with Empoli over a permanent €9m deal. On Saturday, Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta confirmed that the two clubs had shaken hands for a similar fee. Marianucci is expected to sign a five-year deal at the Stadio Maradona and join the club when the summer transfer window opens on July 1, 2025. A product of the Empoli academy, Marianucci has provided two assists in four Coppa Italia matches this term and contributed to the Tuscans' qualification for the tournament's semi-finals.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Napoli Put Their Hands on Up-and-Coming Empoli Defender
Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Empoli for Luca Marianucci. The parties are ironing out the final details and could announce the deal in the next few days already. The Azzurri had identified him as a fallback for Pietro Comuzzo in January, Alfredo Pedullà informs. The Partenopei will shell out €9M, while the youngster will ink a five-year deal. The 20-year-old has appeared 14 times this campaign, starting on 8 occasions and providing 2 assists in the Coppa Italia. Roberto D'Aversa decided to keep him in the squad after a sound loan spell at Pro Sesto in Serie C last year. He stepped in lately while Ardian Ismajli and Mattia Viti were hurt. Napoli wish to sign a highly-rated defender in addition to Marianucci to bolster their future rearguard. They are one of the many sides eyeing Bologna's Sam Beukema. His valuation has at least tripled since he came in on a €7.5M transfer from AZ in 2023. The Dutch side is owed 10 percent of the fee of his sale. The Azzurri are also interested in Oumar Solet, who didn't need much time to turn heads and draw suitors after joining Udinese on a free in January. He's a pretty good prospect, but he's one more for the future than for next season, especially after what happened with Rafa Marin, who had a better resume. There's a chance both are loaned out. They can move pieces around, but the number of center-backs they'll need hinges on what their chief style of defense will be.
Reuters
27-02-2025
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Made in Empoli - youngsters eye relegation battle after Juve Cup upset
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Having used inexperienced, home-grown talent to beat Juventus and reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals for the first time, Empoli may use the same tactic in their battle for Serie A survival. Holders Juventus fielded a full-strength side on Wednesday as Empoli made eight changes to the team who lost 5-0 to Atalanta last time out and they secured a famous victory after a penalty shootout. One of the heroes was 20-year-old defender Luca Marianucci who calmly slotted in the final spot-kick in front of the Juventus fans, having also converted during Empoli's shootout win over Fiorentina in the previous round. Marianucci, who has been at Empoli since the age of seven, made his senior debut in the first round of the cup in August but has had to bide his time in the league, making his first two starts in Serie A this month. Alongside Marianucci at the back was 19-year-old Lorenzo Tosto, another product of Empoli's youth sector, whose father Vittorio finished his playing career at the club. Tosto has just one minute of Serie A football under his belt, a late substitute appearance in Empoli's 4-1 defeat at Juventus this month. Midfielder Jacopo Bacci made his first start against Juventus. The 19-year-old had made two substitute appearances in the league, and it was his pass that set up Youssef Maleh to put Empoli ahead. Empoli, without a win in 11 league games, are 18th in the standings, but the youngsters who stood tall at the Juventus Stadium may well play a bigger role for the remainder of the season, beginning at Genoa on Sunday. "The boys have achieved a feat, writing a historic page for this club and it must also serve us for the league," Empoli manager Roberto D'Aversa said. "I had asked for a game of pride, we went even further. There were three boys from the youth sector on the field. If we play like tonight we will achieve our goal."
