PSV has stated their goodbyes to membership legend Luuk De Jong who’s leaving the membership for FC Porto. Softfootball watched as De Jong stated his goodbye to membership and followers after their 2-1 win over Go Forward Eagles within the Johan Cruyff Protect.
Sergino Dest had scored the winner within the 81st minute to finish the comeback for PSV on the day. Regardless of the protect win, De Jong’s departure was the spotlight of the day.
The membership introduced after the sport that the Dutch worldwide was leaving the membership. De Jong had spent three years with PSV taking part in 89 matches and scoring 57 targets.
The tall striker had helped PSV win 5 league titles and 4 Johan Cruyff shields. He additionally gained one Dutch Cup with the staff in 2022. He was the captain of the membership final season and he noticed them to a Spherical of 16 place within the UEFA Champions League and a league triumph final season.
De Jong performed for Barcelona, Newcastle United, Sevilla and some different European golf equipment.
PSV celebrated De Jong on their verified X deal with with a video to pay tribute to him. Watch the video beneath.
Making a press release as he stated his byes to the followers, De Jong was stuffed with tears. He stated:
This isn’t a goodbye however a goodbye.
I’ll stay connected to this excellent membership, essentially the most lovely membership within the Netherlands, for the remainder of my life.
It was incredible. Eight seasons. 5 occasions champion, gained the cup and quite a few Johan Cruijff-Schalen. Unforgettable nights performed within the Champions League, what an environment. Goosebumps.
I now select a distinct problem, I’m an adventurer. Somebody who, collectively along with his household, seeks journey. Somebody who desires to expertise the tradition and sport in different nations. And hopefully obtain success there as effectively.
PSV is perpetually in my coronary heart. It’s my house, your followers have at all times supported me in good occasions and unhealthy. I gave every thing I had in me for you guys and the membership, each recreation one hundred pc. Because of your assist and keenness we’ve skilled fantastic occasions collectively!
I need to thank your followers, all my teammates, folks from the workers, administration, all workers and volunteers. Occasions are excellent now as PSV’er, collectively be sure it stays that method. Help one another and struggle for one another. As a result of Unity Makes Energy. Goodbye.
De Jong joins a listing of exits in PSV. Nao Lang, Malik Tillman, Johan Bakayoko and Walter Benitez are amongst those that have left the membership.
