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Van der Gijp names the ideal club for PSV star Ismael Saibari

Van der Gijp names the ideal club for PSV star Ismael Saibari
Van der Gijp names the ideal club for PSV star Ismael SaibariANP, ANP / Alamy / Profimedia

Rene van der Gijp has long been an admirer of Ismael Saibari, though he does not believe the PSV Eindhoven midfielder is ready for Europe’s elite clubs just yet.

Speaking on Vandaag Inside, he suggested the Morocco international is unlikely to join giants like Bayern Munich. Instead, he sees a move to a strong but slightly less dominant side, such as Borussia Dortmund. 

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Van der Gijp highlighted that Saibari has particularly impressed on the European stage, where his performances have showcased his potential.

 “Saibari has played a few good matches in the Champions League. I thought he was particularly good against Bayern; he scored a brilliant goal then too. And that odd Kompany knows him.

“But he’s got power and drives forward. That’s quite different from Veerman. That’s a different story. He also scored a brilliant goal with his left foot in the away match against Feyenoord.”