Ritsu Doan does not intend to leave PSV in January. The attacker hoped for a transfer in the summer and was in the interest of clubs such as FC Augsburg, FSV Mainz 05 and TSG Hoffenheim, but they hiccuped at an asking price of 6.5 million euros from PSV. Doan stayed in Eindhoven, has been important on the field several times in recent weeks and feels at home.
Doan will not make a transfer in January. “Of course I’ll stay here, I’m focused on PSV,” the attacker emphasizes at the press conference after the cup match against Fortuna Sittard, in which he scored both goals. “I’m glad I get so many minutes now.” Doan had a starting spot in six of the last seven official games; On Sunday he stayed on the bench for ninety minutes against NEC (1-2 win). “I also wanted to play against NEC, but I also understand that others sometimes get the chance. I have to keep fighting for my place in the team.”
Doan, whose contract runs until mid-2024, hopes to win trophies with PSV this season. “We want to win every competition, but certainly also the cup. I think it was a good victory all in all,” said the Japanese, who also immediately afterwards ESPN talked about the match. “We knew it was going to be difficult, but we deserved the win,” he said at the time. “I scored twice, but my teammates helped me a lot. I want to thank them.”
Doan highlighted the role of Mario Götze ahead of the 2-0. Around the penalty area, Doan received a deft ball from his teammate, after which he hit the left corner. “The combination with Mario was good and I tried to find a teammate but found the time to shoot,” said Doan, who also thanked Roger Schmidt. “The trainer has given me the opportunity and confidence. I play in a good team, I am very happy to play for PSV.”