According to Echteld, the players applauded when the news was told to them in the locker room. It makes the trainer proud, “That is what you want. You want to help players in their careers, so that they develop.”
Ambition top 4
Because Van Duinen is not yet officially employed by AZ, both he and Echteld did not want to talk in detail about next season at the press moment this afternoon. As far as Echteld is concerned, the ambition should be to finish in the first four places in the Premier League.
“Play better football,” he also added. This is done with the same technical staff. “Everyone did a good job.”
Of course, there will still be some changes in the player group. Echteld: “We have discussed the selection internally and with Niels. I have not received any guarantees about the selection. We are also a club where youth players move on when they are ready. Then we put it together.”
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