Author: Tarcísio Neri

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PSV negotiates the signing of Couhaib Driouech with SBV Excelsior

One of the few players who managed to stand out for SBV Excelsior was Couhaib Driouech. The striker is very close to leaving Rotterdam and signing for PSV. The Kralingers are looking to improve their budget to compete in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie next season and selling Couhaib Driouech to PSV will be key to making that happen.

PSV must pay 3 million and 500 thousand euros to sign Couhaib Driouech from SBV Excelsior.

The Boerens have not yet reached an agreement with Couhaib Driouech. Initially, PSV is negotiating the purchase of the striker’s rights with SBV Excelsior, and will then negotiate terms with Couhaib Driouech.

At 22 years old, Couhaib Driouech has attracted interest from clubs such as Sevilla, Racing Club de Lens, Red Bull Salzburg and Leeds United.

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Maurice Steijn refuses proposal from Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles have been looking for a new coach for a week, considering that René Hake is about to move to Manchester United. Initially, the Eagles are looking for a Dutch coach with experience and this characteristic fits perfectly with Maurice Steijn.

The Go Ahead Eagles board understood that Maurice Steijn would be the ideal name to replace René Hake, but the former Ajax coach chose not to accept taking on the role.

Go Ahead Eagles director of football Paul Bosvelt announced that the search for a new coach is not that easy.

“We have several names in our heads, but in practice, this becomes more complicated. Some have other options, others don’t want to leave their current clubs. We have to make the right choice and take the necessary time,” said the director.

Manchester United has not yet made the signing of René Hake official, nor have Go Ahead Eagles announced René Hake’s departure. The current Eagles coach is expected to work alongside Erik ten Hag, as assistant coach to the former Ajax coach.

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Rick Karsdorp should be released from Roma

Rick Karsdorp could leave AS Roma in the next few days. The 29-year-old Dutch defender has spent the last seven seasons defending the colors of the Italian club.

Apparently, the full-back should be traded by AS Roma. This new season will be the last year of Rick Karsdorp’s contract with AS Roma and the Italian board would not be interested in continuing with the player for next season.

Rick Karsdorp is no longer part of AS Roma’s plans as they seek to renew their squad for the new season. The expectation is that he can return to the Netherlands, more precisely to Feyenoord, where he was revealed.

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Ronald Koeman will not have Ian Maatsen in the round of 16 of the European Cup

This Friday, the Dutch team will do their last training session before the duel against Turkey in the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Ronald Koeman will not be able to count on Ian Maatsen. The Dutch defender is ill and will not travel to Berlin.

Ian Maatsen’s absence before the clash against the Turks is the first problem for the player after weeks of good news. First, the youngster was allowed to start for Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final. Then, while on vacation on the Greek island of Mykonos, he received an unexpected phone call from the Dutch coaching staff informing him that he should report to Ronald Koeman to compete in the European Championship with the Dutch team. And while he was with the Dutch delegation, Ian Maatsen received a call from his agent informing him that he had signed with Aston Villa for 44 million euros. This made him the most expensive transfer of 2024 so far.

At the start of the Dutch national team’s training, on Friday afternoon, all 25 Dutch national team players took to the field at the AOK Stadium, in Wolfsburg. Matthijs de Ligt trained separately from the group on Wednesday because he had minor pains. Nathan Aké, Jerdy Schouten and Steven Bergwijn, who were substituted during the victory against Romania, in the round of 16, could be used by Ronald Koeman against Turkey. Nathan Aké has had some problems with his right hamstring during the European Championship. Last week, the Manchester City defender underwent tests.

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Andries Jonker calls up the Dutch women’s team with two new features

This Friday, Andries Jonker announced the call-up of the Dutch women’s team for the Lionesses’ last matches in the qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup in Switzerland. The big problem lies with Daphne van Domselaar. The Aston Villa goalkeeper is not physically available for the game against Italy.

In the friendly match that the Netherlands played against England, Daphne van Domselaar was also not on the field. For the match against Italy, it is already known that Daphne van Domselaar will not be able to play. Expectations remain for the duel against Norway.

Caitlin Dijkstra was not called up because she is injured, so Daniëlle de Jong (FC Twente) was called up. Lize Teun Koopmeiners (Leicester City) and Jacintha Weimar (Feyenoord) were also called up.

In the previous match, Daphne van Domselaar also missed the game against Finland at home. Daniëlle de Jong was placed on the field as goalkeeper for the Netherlands. In the next game, it was Lize Kop’s turn to start.

The news on Andries Jonker’s list was the call-up of Chanté-Mary Dompig (AC Milan) and Chimera Ripa (PSV).

“Chimera Ripa is a striker, who has courage and looks for the dribble. And he also dares and has demonstrated this in training and in games. Chanté-Mary Dompig plays a more free role on the left side for AC Milan. He can also play in this role for the Dutch national team” said Andries Jonker.

The Dutch team is in first place in Group A, two points ahead of Norway and Italy, and three points ahead of Finland. Only the two best-ranked teams in the group qualify directly for the World Cup. The teams that finish the group stage in third and fourth place will still have the chance to compete in a playoff.

The Netherlands will begin seeking their direct place in the World Cup against Italy, next Friday, in Sittard-Geleen, at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion, home of Fortuna Sittard. If the Netherlands win, they will have stamped their ticket to Switzerland. The game against Norway will be on Tuesday, July 16th, away from home.