Derksen stated that the 27-year-old striker demanded a pay packet of six million euros (€6m), equivalent to 2.6 billion naira to sign for the Dutch side on a permanent basis.
‘Six million for a pinch hitter’ – Derksen on Dessers
While speaking on his TV show ‘Vandaag Inside’ as reported by Voetbalbelgie, Derksen accused Dessers of wanting ‘excessive cash’ from the deal with Feyenoord.
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The former Voetbal International Editor-in-Chief also insinuated that the sum the Super Eagles striker was demanded was too much for a ‘substitute.’
Derksen said: “A salary package of six million euros… for a player who has actually been a substitute until now. He now wants to cash excessively, you know. Six million, for a pinch hitter.”
Feyenoord confirm Cyriel Dessers will leave
The statement, made by Feyenoord’s Technical Director Frank Arnesen, read in part: “A memorable year, for many reasons. Cyriel did exactly what we got him for: score goals and make a difference.
“He has made a major contribution to the club’s European success this year. And not unimportant: he has stolen the hearts of the public in De Kuip. We therefore wish him every success in the continuation of his football career.”
Dessers shone at Feyenoord
Feyenoord had a €4m option-to-buy clause inserted in Dessers’ loan deal from Genk but chose to not activate it despite the Super Eagles striker’s excellent performance all season.
Dessers scored a total of 21 goals and created four (4) assists for Feyenoord in 41 appearances for the club,
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