SEG was ordered by the judge at the beginning of April to pay 4.75 million euros in damages to the international, who felt disadvantaged when he switched from Lazio Roma to Internazionale in 2018. SEG was awarded a commission of 7.5 million euros, because De Vrij in five years did not earn more than fifty million euros. According to the judge, the player lost millions of euros as a result.
“It has been a long process,” said De Vrij at the Cardiff City Stadium. “And I’m glad I got my right.” Although the Inter player had demanded a higher amount. “Whether we will appeal, therefore, remains to be seen,” he said.
De Vrij acknowledged that the lawsuit had kept him busy. “That seems clear to me, because this is not nothing. I want to put it behind me now and focus on the game against Wales.”