The Serie A club has reached out to the 27-year-old Dutch defender about a potential free transfer, per reports circulating in Italian football media. Doekhi became available after his contract with Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin expired on June 30, making him a zero-cost acquisition target in a market where defensive talent typically commands eight-figure fees.
The free agent play
Union Berlin officially confirmed Doekhi’s departure back on May 14, part of a broader squad clear-out that also saw teammates Diogo Leite and Alex Kral shown the door.
For Doekhi, though, the numbers tell a different story than “unwanted player.” The centre-back played every single minute of Bundesliga football across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. In a league that plays 34 matches per season, that level of durability is remarkable.
He’s also built a reputation as one of Europe’s highest-scoring centre-backs from set pieces, adding offensive output that makes him more than just a brick wall with legs.
