If you recall that the 26 years old winger joined Al-Ittihad for €21m this summer transfer window and the former Tottenham star was subsequently left out of the Netherlands' upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Meanwhile Netherlands boss, Koeman publicly expressed his disapproval, stating, "Steven Bergwijn goes to Saudi Arabia at the age of 26. It's clear that this has nothing to do with sporting ambition. His book with the Dutch National Team is closed." Bergwijn took issue with Koeman's comments, feeling unfairly portrayed and unheard. He told De Telegraaf, "That's not how you treat your players. I don't even want to play for this manager anymore. I won't play for someone who portrays me like he has done in the media."
Bergwijn emphasized his desire for a dialogue, saying, "He could have called me, hear my side of the story. How can he say such things without talking to me?" The situation highlights a disagreement between Bergwijn and Koeman, with the player feeling unjustly judged and the manager prioritizing sporting ambition over personal choices. As Bergwijn stated, "I won't play for someone who portrays me like he has done in the media."
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