Netherlands’ Koeman calls time on Bergwijn after move to Saudi Arabia

Virgil van Dijk intends to stay on until 2026 World Cup.

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to the Netherlands until the 2026 World Cup at least, but the door is shut on Steven Bergwijn after the forward’s transfer to Saudi Arabia, the manager, Ronald Koeman, confirmed on Tuesday.

Koeman, who led the Dutch to the Euro 2024 semi-finals before a loss to England, is preparing for a Nations League clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Eindhoven on Saturday and revealed he flew to Liverpool to have face-to-face talks with Van Dijk.