“Jordy Clasie one of the best in Europe ‘- Telegraaf.nl

“With Jordy Clasie we have one of the best midfielders Europe won ” Those are the words of Les Reed, technical director of Southampton at the contract signing of the now ex-Feyenoord player

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Jordy Clasie (L) and Ronald Koeman, of course, have known each other from their time at Feyenoord Photo: Reuters

Clasie has found late Wednesday officially for 5 years at the club of Ronald Koeman, which counts down 15 million for the Orange International. “This guy comes from an academy where the quality as high as us, ” continued the boss of the Saints.” The fact that Jordy has played for three years before Ronald Koeman is a big advantage. This is the perfect step for the player and for the club Southampton. ”

‘Great to be here

Clasie itself is euphoric. “It feels great to be here Southampton is a great club and I’m very happy It is a big club, the presence of Ronald is important to me ” And laughing:….” But even if he would not be here, I had also put the step … “

He was always under Koeman at Feyenoord contributed guaranteed a starting spot in his development as a midfielder, will Clasie. It gives him the confidence that he in England can grow under the man who is regarded in England as one of the best coaches in the Premier League.

Clasie happy with Koeman

Clasie “I played every game under Koeman He is an excellent coach and a good man, why I like him ”…” I’ve watched many matches of Southampton, and I did every time a good feeling. I hope that I too have such beautiful moments go live with the club. And if possible, for many years in succession. ”

The technical director Reed has no doubts about his new star. “The qualities of Jordy everyone can see who has followed its development over the past years. We, at Southampton, have certainly done. That’s why we are really in heaven that he wants to expand further his career at Southampton. ”

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