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05 July 2016
Kuyt Signs Feyenoord Extension Until 2017
Dirk Kuyt confirmed his commitment to Feyenoord by putting his signature to a new one-year deal on Tuesday afternoon. The 35 year old penned a contract that keeps him at the club until mid 2017 in the presence of his family and his agent. ”I accepted the challenge at Feyenoord last year with the most important ambition to compete for trophies.” said the club captain. ”Winning the cup has to be the start of something special.”
Cup Winners
The striker, who kept his word last year by returning to de Kuip, is confident that Feyenoord can win more trophies this season.
”We created something in this group last season,” says Kuyt.
”We experienced a dip, but we then went on a long run of unbeaten matches and we enjoyed a fantastic cup campaign. Success in the cup leaves you wanting more and I’m certain we can achieve that.”
Foundations
Kuyt is not the only player to extend his Feyenoord contract this summer. Other regulars Kenneth Vermeer, Karim El Ahmadi, Tonny Vilhena and Eljero Elia have also penned new deals with the club.
”That shows how much confidence the lads have in each other, in themselves and in the club,” says Kuyt.
”I’m delighted they are staying, because it’s important to keep hold of the backbone of a team. This team has solid foundations, while we also have a new striker in Nicolai Jorgensen.”
Appreciation
Technical director Martin van Geel praised the club skipper after the contract signing.
”Dirk showed just how valuable he is for Feyenoord last season. He is very important in the dressing room and on the pitch and as captain he has had a big positive influence on the other lads. We hugely appreciate Dirk and are delighted to have reached agreement with him on another year. We are looking forward together to a very good season.”
