SC Heerenveen has again received an offer for Joey Veerman. Following Hellas Verona, the 22-year-old midfielder has an option with Rangers. according to The Telegraph trainer Steven Gerrard sees it in Veerman. The newspaper writes that Rangers has made an offer of 4.5 million euros, an amount that is one million less than what the Italians are offering.
Veerman will first have to make a decision himself, after which it is up to the clubs to reach an agreement on the transfer fee. The bids from Italy and Scotland are not enough for Heerenveen. The Eredivisie club is thinking of a transfer fee that is about double what is currently on the table. Veerman has already expressed his dissatisfaction about this. He thinks the asking price is too high.
“I think the Italians have made a very reasonable offer, but when I hear what Heerenveen is asking, it can sometimes be a very difficult story,” Veerman said. Football International. “Ten to twelve million euros, I think that’s crazy. After a corona year with empty stadiums, the money is pretty much gone everywhere. I honestly don’t think this makes any sense.”
Veerman also expressed his dissatisfaction internally, but he was immediately informed of his contract until the summer of 2024. “If it doesn’t work out this year, we’re going to enjoy you for another year and ask again next season.” I think that’s a shame, because I’m ready for something different”, emphasized Veerman, who is ‘having a good time’ in Heerenveen. “I enjoy playing football, but I’m just ready for a new challenge.”
According to the newspaper, Gerrard really likes Veerman. The former Liverpool player played in the same position as Veerman and thinks he can help him well in his development. The English coach is convinced that the midfielder can take the next step in Glasgow. Veerman made the switch from FC Volendam to Heerenveen in the summer of 2019 for just over half a million euros. In his first season, he scored 5 goals and 5 assists in 26 games in all competitions. In the past football season, the technician increased these numbers considerably: 9 goals and 11 assists in 35 matches.