Hiddink: I wanted Stam

PSV Eindhoven boss Guus Hiddink has revealed he fought until the last minute to bring AC Milan defender Jaap Stam back to the club.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006 - 00:00

Former Manchester United defender Stam will return to Holland in July after signing a two-year contract with Ajax, who agreed an undisclosed fee with Milan.

Hiddink was keen to clinch Stam’s signature but felt the figures involved were too much.

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