PSV and Ibrahim Afellay say goodbye after one year | Football

sport">“We explained to Ibrahim what we think is his perspective and that we think it doesn’t fit his ambitions,” said technical manager John de Jong on the club’s website.

sport">“Because we have so much respect for his career and the way he presented himself after his return, these are difficult conversations,” continues De Jong. “However, we separate well and we count on the parting to be temporary. Ibi is and remains a real PSV player. In terms of football, his time at PSV is now over, but our door is always open for him. ”

Warmth

sport">The regular himself also looks back on his maintenance with the management of PSV with a good feeling. “John and Toon (Gerbrands, ed.) Have been honest and I really appreciate that,” says Afellay. “They have clearly shown that the warmth I feel for PSV is mutual. And I’m really happy with that. I have become and remain a real PSV player over the years. It is nice to hear that I will always be welcome here. ”

sport">Afellay honestly admits that he does not accept the sporting conclusions of the PSV club management. “I believe that my career is not over yet, that I can still be of value at a good level. Since the winter break I really feel 100% fit. I will use the next few weeks to determine whether I want to take my chance at another club. ”

Typically Ibi

sport">According to De Jong, Afellay’s reasoning characterizes him. “Ibi is top professional. An example for many. His drive to want to come back after no less than three serious knee injuries has been commendable. He trained individually for months, then with PSV under 19, before joining the A-selection. I really admire that. But in addition to that burning ambition, he makes choices with his mind and never goes out overnight. For all these character traits, we would like to involve him in PSV again in the future. In the role that suits him. ”

sport">Afellay, 34, made his comeback last season, after years of injuries. He got stuck on just three league games last football year.

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