- Memphis Depay joined Brazilian aspect Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid
- The 30-year-old ahead has scored 46 objectives in 98 video games for the Netherlands
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Ronald Koeman has given his verdict on Memphis Depay’s worldwide future after he brutally ended Steven Bergwijn’s Netherlands profession final week.
Former Man United flop Depay, 30, who left Atletico Madrid on the finish of final season, accomplished a transfer to Brazilian giants Corinthians on Monday.
His switch comes after his fellow Dutch star Bergwijn joined Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Ittihad from Ajax for €21m (£17.7m).
Following that deal, Koeman claimed Bergwijn’s ‘guide is closed’ with the nationwide workforce attributable to his lack of ‘sporting ambition’ as he hit out on the former Tottenham star.
Nevertheless, after Depay penned a two-year cope with Corinthians, Koeman was extra optimistic in regards to the ahead’s probabilities of nonetheless enjoying for the Oranje.
Ronald Koeman has spoken on Memphis Depay’s worldwide future after his transfer to Brazil
Koeman brutally ended Steven Bergwijn’s Netherlands profession after he joined Al-Ittihad
Koeman insisted Depay nonetheless has an opportunity to play for his aspect as the extent in Brazil is ‘completely different’
‘I disapproved Bergwijn to Saudi, with Memphis it may be completely different,’ he instructed reporters on Monday.
‘The extent of the league in Brazil is completely different. So sure, Depay can nonetheless be a part of the nationwide workforce however it is determined by his health and if he nonetheless reaches his degree.’
Depay, who additionally counts Lyon, Barcelona and PSV amongst his former golf equipment, made his Netherlands debut in 2013 and has gone on to attain 46 objectives in 98 video games for his nation.
He was a part of their squad at Euro 2024 and began all six of the Netherlands’ video games as they reached the semi-finals, though Depay netted simply as soon as.
Koeman’s feedback on Depay come after his disagreement with Bergwijn, who was additionally concerned with the group this summer season.
The previous Everton and Southampton boss had claimed the 35-cap winger had considerably broken his worldwide ambitions by heading to the Center East.
‘Steven Bergwijn goes to Saudi Arabia on the age of 26,’ he mentioned. ‘It is clear that this has nothing to do with sporting ambition.
‘His guide with the Dutch Nationwide Workforce is closed.’
Koeman was then questioned on whether or not Bergwijn had mentioned the transfer with him, earlier than he added: ‘No, he most likely is aware of what I’d have mentioned.’
Depay, who left Atletico Madrid on the finish of final season, has 46 objectives in 98 worldwide caps
Koeman had instructed Berwijn that the ‘guide is closed’ on his hopes of enjoying for the Netherlands
Nevertheless, in feedback printed by Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, a annoyed Bergwijn bit again at Koeman, insisting ‘that is not the way you deal with your gamers’.
He mentioned: ‘I do not even wish to play for this supervisor anymore. I will not play for somebody who portrays me like he has completed within the media.
‘He may have known as me, hear my aspect of the story. How can he say such issues with out speaking to me?’
The Netherlands beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-2 of their first Nations League group match on Saturday and return to motion on Tuesday once they entertain Germany in Amsterdam.
