" The reserve is generally closed"- Netherlands boss makes emphatic statement on Saudi transfers

The Netherlands boss has put his foot down over the controversial goes

Netherlands director Ronald Koeman has taken a firm position on the global futures of French players making the move over to Saudi Arabia as the country's fastest-growing club continues to develop at an electronic rate.

Following a poor magic at Barcelona, the original Barcelona defender led the Oranje to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 before suffering a soon defeat at the hands of England. In 2023, he made his national debut.

a superstar of European sports, the French side have had a regular stream of world-class talent to choose from over the years, although it appears that list may soon be considerably cut.

Netherlands director makes strong Royal statement

After landing a rewarding move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, Koeman made headlines immediately after making remarks regarding Steven Bergwijn's potential prospects as Tottenham Hotspur's and Ajax's forward.

The 26-year-old joins the likes of Karim Benzema, N'golo Kante and Moussa Diaby in a superstar lineup for an Al-Ittihad part looking to keep pace with their brother free-spending rivals.

Koeman, yet, confirmed that Bergwijn may no longer be considered for international collection following the move, drawing a firm line in the sand for his countrymen to consider if they wish to pursue in the forward's feet.

" The guide is generally sealed to him]Bergwijn]. He knows what I think about this", Koeman said.

" When you are 26, your primary ambition should be sporting, certainly economical. These are decisions that people make". I have never been in that position, because I could go to Barcelona. He could have stayed at Ajax, that's not terrible, is it? You have to honor that option, but personally I do n't ]have moved]."

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