Team coach Ronald Koeman, who was not happy about such transfers, told S.Bergwijn in the media that the 26-year-old striker will not be able to return to the national team. Meanwhile, M. Depay will still get his chances, but only if he shows a solid game.
The new member of Al Ittihad, who played a total of 90 minutes in this year’s European Championship, responded to the coach’s ambitions. He signed a 3-year contract worth 27 million with the Saudi Arabian club.
“This is not how players are treated,” the footballer told De Telegraaf. – It has always been an honor for me to play for the Dutch national team, but under the leadership of this coach I no longer want to. I no longer want to be associated with someone who deliberately portrays me as evil to the media.”
However, a completely different fate awaits the 30-year-old M. Depay, who signed a 2-year and 12 million contract with Corinthians. The 61-year-old Dutch national team strategist, who had just scolded S.Bergwijn, spoke a little more leniently about the former “Atletico Madrid” striker.
“The level of the Brazilian championships is different, so yes, Mr. Depay will still be able to be a part of the national team, but it will depend on his physical preparation and the level he demonstrates,” said R. Koeman about the player who scored one goal in the championship of the old continent in Germany. .
2024-09-10 21:48:36