Before Jonker started as a national coach, he worked as a trainer and technical director at Telstar. As head coach, he had the men of FC Volendam, MVV, Willem II and VFL Wolfsburg under his care. Jonker also worked for a long time, at FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich, as an assistant to Louis van Gaal.
“We want to express our appreciation and thanks for the use of Andries Jonker during the past period,” said Nigel de Jong, director of Top football of the KNVB. “He has created a top sport environment, in which new players have gotten a chance internationally. A period in which the game has improved over the last 2.5 years. We hope that with the European Championship we can realize a beautiful and successful closure. We have all there Trust in. “
It is not yet known who will be Jonker’s successor as a national coach.