Ahead Steve Bergwijn was not thought of for Netherlands choice for his or her upcoming Nations League recreation due to his transfer to the Saudi Professional-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.
Bergwijn, 26, signed for Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7m on Monday.
The previous Tottenham participant has 35 caps after making his debut in 2018 together with that includes twice at Euro 2024 because the Dutch reached the semi-finals earlier than shedding to England.
“The e book is mainly closed to him. He is aware of what I take into consideration this,” Koeman stated.
“If you find yourself 26, your most important ambition ought to be sporting, not monetary. These are selections that gamers make.
“I’ve by no means been in that state of affairs, as a result of I might go to Barcelona. He might have stayed at Ajax, that is not unhealthy, is it? It’s a must to respect that alternative, however personally I would not (have moved).”
The Netherlands will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Eindhoven, Netherlands on Saturday.
Memphis Depay has additionally not been chosen, with the 30-year-old winger a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid in June.
Koeman added: “It is primarily as a result of he does not have a membership. Meaning you do not play soccer and you’ll’t be with the nationwide staff.
“Memphis is 30, let’s hope he will get a membership and will get match. Then he’s nonetheless an choice for me.”
Koeman additionally stated it was unlikely midfielders Marten de Roon of Atalanta and Georginio Wijnaldum of Saudi aspect Al-Ettifaq shall be chosen sooner or later.
However he confirmed captain and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, had dedicated his future to the staff till no less than the tip of the 2026 World Cup.
Koeman, who stated he had flown to Liverpool for talks with Van Dijk, added: “I believed it was so essential to go to him to see and really feel with him. Are you going to offer it your all for an additional two years on the highest degree and do you continue to see a future for your self? And he does. And I do the identical with him. All doubt is gone, he simply goes on.
“He admitted he didn’t attain the extent you’d anticipate from him as a participant on the European Championship. As captain, I feel he did an incredible job. However maybe consequently, he put an excessive amount of vitality into others somewhat than into himself.”
