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Sam Lammers will definitely exchange PSV for Atalanta, both clubs officially announce to the world on Tuesday. There is a final agreement on the table about the transfer of the 23-year-old attacker, who will immediately leave for Serie A. It Eindhovens Dagblad reported last week that the transfer fee is approximately ten million euros. Eran Zahavi, Lammers’ intended successor, will be officially presented by PSV on Tuesday afternoon.

“We really wanted to continue with Sam, but he made a different choice”, explains technical manager John de Jong on the PSV club site. “We think that’s a shame, but we wish him the best.” Lammers emphasizes that it has not been an easy decision. “I have played here for almost ten years and have moved up from the youth to the first team. Ultimately, I now choose to play in a top competition, because I think this is the best for my development. I would like to thank PSV for the opportunities. I got. “

De Jong praises the fact that Lammers has continued to work for PSV despite the transfer troubles. “We have conducted tough negotiations, but always with respect for each other. When the parties find it difficult to agree or disagree, it often has an influence on the attitude to work. Sam has never let his head run wild and that shows his character. and attitude. That is why we did not doubt whether we should set him against FC Groningen “, said the PSV director.

Lammers, trained by PSV, made his debut in the main force of PSV in 2016. He leaves the Philips Stadium with 6 goals and 1 assist in 29 duels to his name. In the meantime, the departing attacker was rented out to sc Heerenveen. Lammers had a contract with PSV that ran for another year.