Bundesliga interest in PSV Eindhoven’s Erick Gutiérrez – with Schmidt to Benfica?

Interest also from England

At PSV Eindhoven, midfielder Érick Gutiérrez has played more often under Roger Schmidt this season than in the previous three seasons since his €6m transfer from CF Pachuca in the summer of 2018. Despite a contract that runs until 2023, the Mexican international could take over from the newly minted Dutchman According to media reports, cup winners are turning their backs prematurely. Several clubs across Europe, including Bundesliga clubs, have apparently expressed an interest in the 26-year-old – for whom the departure of coach Schmidt is also likely to play a role in planning his future.

Gutiérrez, who usually protects behind Mario Götze in the PSV headquarters, had recently initiated the turnaround and eventual victory with his goal in the cup final against Ajax. Overall, he has made 34 appearances in all competitions this season (one goal, three assists). The Dutch daily newspaperAD‘ reports, as does ‘Eindhovens Dagblad’, that the left-footed player’s performances have aroused interest throughout Europe. Accordingly, Benfica Lisbon, Premier League promoted FC Fulham and Espanyol Barcelona are potential prospects for a commitment in the summer – there is also talk of several Bundesliga clubs that are not named.

Doan, Mertens & Co.: The record additions to PSV Eindhoven

11 Ritsu Doan | 19/20 | €7.5m from FC Groningen

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As of April 21, 2022

10 Philip Max | 20/21 | €8m from FC Augsburg

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9 Adam Maher | 13/14 | €8m from AZ Alkmaar

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8 Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink | 01/02 | €8.4m from Twente Enschede

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7 Dries Mertens | 11/12 | €8.5m from FC Utrecht

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6 Arouna Koné | 06/07 | €9m from Roda Kerkrade

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5 Timo Baumgartl | 19/20 | €10m from VfB Stuttgart

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4 Maximiliano Romero | 17/18 | €10m from Velez Sarsfield

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3 Bruma | 19/20 | €12m from RB Leipzig

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2 Hirving Lozano | 17/18 | €12.5m from CF Pachuca

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1 Mateja Kezman | 00/01 | €14m from FK Partizan

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It is questionable whether Gutiérrez can imagine staying in Eindhoven in view of the successful PSV season and despite the courtship of other clubs: According to reports, the club has not yet given the player any signals regarding a possible extension. In addition, there is the definite departure of coach Schmidt, who will be succeeded by Ruud van Nistelrooy from the summer. The move of the 55-year-old, who has been one of the most successful coaches in Europe since PSV took over in the summer of 2020, to Benfica is considered decided – it is possible that Gutiérrez will follow his coach in the direction of Portugal in the summer.

Götze, Haller & Co.: The most valuable Eredivisie professionals

25 Carlos Vinicius | PSV | €9.5m

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-€2.5m

24 Daley Blind | ajax | €10 million

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-€3.5m

23 Mohammed Kudus | ajax | €11 million

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-€4m

22 Tyrell Malacia | Feyenoord | €11.5m

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+€1.5m

18 Marcos Senesi | Feyenoord | €12 million

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18 Nicolas Tagliafico | ajax | €12 million

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-€4m

18 Owen Wijndal | AZ Alkmaar | €12 million

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18 Mario Götze | PSV | €12 million

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16 Justin Bijlow | Feyenoord | €13 million

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16 Dusan Tadic | ajax | €13 million

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-€2 million

15 Jesper Karlson | AZ Alkmaar | €14 million

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+€4m

12 André Onana | ajax | €15 million

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12 Steven Berghuis | ajax | €15 million

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12 Davy Klaassen | ajax | €15 million

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11 Ibrahim Sangaré | PSV | €16 million

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+€2m

10 Orkun Kokcu | Feyenoord | €17 million

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+€3m

9 Luis Sinisterra | Feyenoord | €18 million

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+€2m

9 Noni Madueke | PSV | €18 million

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7 Edson Alvarez | ajax | €20 million

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7 Noussair Mazraoui | ajax | €20 million

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6 Cody Gakpo | PSV | €25 million

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+€3m

4 Jurrien Timber | ajax | €30 million

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4 Sebastien Haller | ajax | €30 million

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3 Lisandro Martinez | ajax | €32 million

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1 Antony | ajax | €35 million

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1 Ryan Gravenberch | ajax | €35 million

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