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Bergwijn Rejects Koeman's Criticism Over Saudi Arabia Move

Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn dismisses national coach Ronald Koeman's comments questioning his ambition after transfer to Al-Ittihad.

  • Koeman excluded Bergwijn from the Dutch squad due to his move to Saudi Arabia, citing a lack of sporting ambition.
  • Bergwijn expressed disappointment in Koeman for not discussing the matter privately before making public statements.
  • The player emphasized his commitment to his new club and criticized the double standards in Koeman's selections.
  • Bergwijn has played 35 times for the Netherlands and was part of recent major tournaments.
  • Koeman will address the media again ahead of the Netherlands' upcoming Nations League matches.
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