Koeman has closed the door on the Netherlands national team for a player who goes to Saudi Arabia

Yesterday, Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn transferred to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, where he will earn significantly more than at Ajax. However, this decision will have sporting repercussions.

Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman announced that he will no longer consider Bergwijn for selection:

“Steven Bergwijn goes to Saudi Arabia at age 26. It's clear that this has nothing to do with sportive ambition. His book with the Dutch National Team is closed”, Koeman was quoted by De Telegraaf.

Last season, Bergwijn played 24 matches for Ajax in Eredivisie, scoring 12 goals and providing 4 assists. Previously, he had stints with Tottenham and PSV.

For the Netherlands national team, Bergwijn has appeared in 35 matches, scoring 8 goals.