Done Deal: Doekhi arrives for Lazio medical and contract to 2029
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Danilho Doekhi has arrived in Rome to undergo his Lazio medical ahead of signing a contract running until 2029.
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Attributed to original sourceDanilho Doekhi has arrived in Rome to join Lazio as a free agent after his contract with Union Berlin expires, ready to sign until June 2029.
The defender was filmed this afternoon landing in the airport in the Eternal City, where he was whisked to a meeting where he finalised the details of the agreement.
He is already having his medical tests and can now put pen to paper on a three-year contract.
Doekhi lands for Lazio
Doekhi celebrated his 28 th birthday a couple of weeks ago and is a free agent after his contract with Union Berlin was allowed to expire on June 30.
His previous clubs include Ajax and Vitesse, moving to Germany for free in the summer of 2022.
There is a family connection to Serie A, as he is the nephew of former Milan player Winston Bogarde.
Lazio are in need of new defenders after selling Mario Gila to Milan and agreeing the transfer of Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, although the latter has not been finalised yet.
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What happened
Lazio have effectively completed the signing of Danilho Doekhi, with the defender arriving in Italy to complete his medical examination. The contract is reported to run until 2029, indicating a long-term commitment. Doekhi previously played for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga and brings Bundesliga and European experience to Lazio's backline. The deal is described as a 'done deal' by Football Italia, suggesting the transfer is all but finalized pending the formalities of the medical.
Chance analysis
Doekhi is a center-back who impressed at Union Berlin, including in Champions League and Europa League campaigns. For Lazio, this signing addresses a defensive need and adds Serie A-ready experience to the squad. The length of the contract (to 2029) suggests Lazio view him as a long-term pillar. This strengthens Lazio's defensive options heading into the new season and may affect their tactical setup under their current coach.
Lazio gain a experienced Bundesliga center-back on a long-term contract, bolstering their defensive depth for Serie A and European competition.
Lazio's defensive solidity may improve with Doekhi's addition, potentially affecting clean-sheet and goals-against projections for upcoming Serie A matches.