Borussia Dortmund Confirms Signing of PSV Midfielder Joey Veerman
In a significant move within the transfer market, Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the acquisition of Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven. The 27-year-old midfielder has inked a five-year deal with the German club, following the activation of his release clause, which reportedly amounts to approximately €22 million.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the transfer, Veerman stated, “Borussia Dortmund is a major club in Europe, and I’m proud to now be a part of it. I’m thrilled to be here and look forward to celebrating successes together with BVB.” This transfer marks a new chapter in Veerman’s career, following a fruitful period at PSV.
Joey Veerman, a 16-time international for the Netherlands, joined PSV from sc Heerenveen in January 2022. Since then, he has developed into one of the most influential players in the Eredivisie, earning a reputation for his exceptional playmaking skills. Throughout five of his last six seasons, he has consistently recorded at least ten assists, highlighting his offensive contributions.
Veerman had been vocal about his desire to explore opportunities abroad, seeking a move away from PSV amidst interest from clubs such as Brentford and Fenerbahce. He leaves PSV having made 198 appearances, scoring 31 goals and providing 67 assists, while also helping the team secure the Eredivisie title for three consecutive years.
Director Lars Ricken of Borussia Dortmund emphasized that Veerman’s presence aligns perfectly with the club’s strategy for the current transfer window. “Joey is a player whose skills will be of enormous help to us. We have deliberately focused our transfer activities this summer on central midfield because we’ve lost two players there since the start of the year,” Ricken explained, referring to the departures of Pascal Gross and Salih Ozcan.
In a heartfelt farewell to the fans on the PSV website, Veerman reflected on his time with the club, stating, “I’ve won eight trophies here, played in some fantastic European matches, made friends for life, and became a player for the Dutch national team. PSV and Brabant have come to feel like home to my whole family and me. They were magical years, in every respect.” He further expressed his eagerness for the new challenge, asserting that, “Sometimes an opportunity comes along that you simply have to seize. Borussia Dortmund is a perfect example of this. For me, this is the next step I’ve always dreamed of, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
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