Netherlands: Koeman calls 5 Bundesliga professionals for test against DFB team

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Ex-Bayer Zirkzee there for the first time

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Bond coach Ronald Koeman has named five Bundesliga professionals to the provisional 30-man squad for the Netherlands’ upcoming international matches against Scotland (March 22) and Germany (March 26). The 60-year-old nominated Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, Matthijs de Ligt from FC Bayern, Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund, Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Wout Weghorst from TSG Hoffenheim.

Ex-Bayer Joshua Zirkzee from FC Bologna and Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber will be there for the first time. Zirkzee has repeatedly drawn attention to himself with strong performances this season and currently has nine goals and four assists in 25 Serie A games, which puts him among the top in both the top scorers and top scorers lists. 10 stands. He has already increased his market value to 30 million euros. Georginio Wijnaldum, who last played for Oranje on June 18, 2023, is celebrating a return. Memphis Depay, who has recently struggled with injuries, is also back in the selection after an absence of almost a year.

With Robben & de Ligt: The most expensive Dutchmen in football history

Donyell Painting | 2021/22 from PSV Eindhoven -> BVB | Transfer fee: €30 million

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As of: March 2023

Steven Bergwijn | 2019/20 from PSV Eindhoven -> Tottenham | Transfer fee: €30 million

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Robin Van Persie | 2012/13 from Arsenal -> Man United | Transfer fee: €30.7 million

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Steven Bergwijn | 2022/23 from Tottenham -> Ajax | Transfer fee: €31.25 million

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Memphis Depay | 2015/16 from PSV Eindhoven -> Man United | Transfer fee: €34 million

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Arjen Robben | 2007/08 from Chelsea -> Real Madrid | Transfer fee: €35 million

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Jasper Cillessen | 2019/20 from FC Barcelona -> Valencia | Transfer fee: €35 million

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Sven Botman | 2022/23 from Lille -> Newcastle | Transfer fee: €37 million

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Donny van de Beek | 2020/21 from Ajax -> Man United | Transfer fee: €39 million

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Cody Gakpo | 2022/23 from Eindhoven -> Liverpool FC | Transfer fee: €42 million

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Nathan Aké | 2020/21 from Bournemouth -> Man City | Transfer fee: €45.3 million

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Matthijs de Ligt | 2022/23 from Juventus -> FC Bayern | Transfer fee: €67 million

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Virgil van Dijk | 2017/18 from Southampton -> Liverpool | Transfer fee: €84.65 million

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Matthijs de Ligt | 2019/20 from Ajax -> Juventus | Transfer fee: €85.5 million

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Frenkie de Jong | 2019/20 from Ajax -> FC Barcelona | Transfer fee: €86 million

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At the European Championships coming up in the summer, the Netherlands will face France, Austria and a playoff winner in Group D.

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