Al-Ittihad star Steven Bergwijn has blasted Ronald Koeman after the supervisor dropped him from the Netherlands’ UEFA Nations League squad. Bergwijn claimed the Saudi Professional League was higher than Eredivisie and mentioned he didn’t need to play below Koeman anymore.
Ronald Koeman Axes Steven Bergwijn From Netherlands Squad After Saudi Swap
In a stunning transfer, Bergwijn joined Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Ittihad from Eredivisie outfit Ajax in a £17.7 million ($23.32 million) transfer towards the tip of the 2024-25 summer season switch window. He signed a three-year cope with the membership.
Within the aftermath of his swap, Koeman dropped Bergwijn from his Netherlands squad for the UEFA Nations League, bluntly stating he wouldn’t name him as much as the nationwide group anymore.
“In Bergwijn’s case is that he goes on the age of 26, sporting ambition doesn’t prevail. Not everybody thinks, fortuitously, the identical approach. I believe if you end up 26 the principle ambition must be sporting and never monetary, however these are decisions gamers make.
“He may have stayed at Ajax, couldn’t he? And I believe they pay OK at Ajax too. However sure, it’s his selection. haven’t been in that state of affairs myself. I may go to Barcelona. I believe if Bergwijn may have gone to Barcelona, he wouldn’t have gone to Saudi Arabia both. The ebook is mainly closed for him, although. He has not contacted me about this. I believe he is aware of how I take into consideration this.”
Steven Bergwijn Says He Does Not Need To Play Below Ronald Koeman
Responding to Koeman’s explosive feedback and Netherlands snub, the Saudi Professional League star mentioned (by way of GOAL):
“I don’t even need to play for this supervisor anymore. I received’t play for somebody who portrays me like he has achieved within the media. He may have referred to as me to listen to my aspect of the story. How can he say such issues with out speaking to me? If he had been a dedicated nationwide coach, he would have referred to as me first.
“Now I needed to hear it from the TV. I’ve additionally skilled many stunning moments with the nationwide coach, however I’m upset in him. I’ve at all times thought of it an honor to play for the Dutch nationwide group. However below this nationwide coach, I now not need to try this.”
He continued:
“It’s a golden alternative when it comes to sport and finance.
“With a wage that I may by no means have dreamed of incomes as a little bit boy. I can guarantee him [Koeman] that the competitors in Saudi Arabia is healthier than the one within the Netherlands.”
Berwijn, who has additionally performed for PSV Eindhoven and Tottenham Hotspur, was one of many key gamers for the Netherlands within the 2024 European Championships. The left-winger has to this point performed 35 video games for Oranje, scoring eight occasions and offering three assists.
