French Giant Lille Eyes Indonesian Defender Calvin Verdonk
European football transfer news is heating up with a notable development involving Calvin Verdonk, an Indonesian international and defender currently playing for NEC Nijmegen. French Ligue 1 powerhouse LOSC Lille has reportedly made a formal offer of 3 million euros (approximately 57 billion rupiahs) to acquire Verdonk. This move signals Lille's serious intent to bolster their defense with the 28-year-old, who has been a key figure for his current club.
Verdonk's strong performances this season have drawn significant attention. As a mainstay in NEC Nijmegen's backline, he has contributed notably to the team’s impressive start in the Dutch league, where they currently lead the standings after securing three consecutive wins. His reliability and impact on the pitch have clearly caught the eye of Lille’s scouting network, who see him as a potential replacement for Gabriel Gudmundsson, their outgoing defender now transferred to Leeds United.
Despite Lille’s formal proposal, NEC Nijmegen has yet to respond publicly, and Verdonk remains under contract until June 2028. Nevertheless, the player has previously expressed openness to a transfer if the opportunity aligns with his career ambitions. While he acknowledged interest from other clubs, he also emphasized his current commitment to NEC, indicating that any move would require a compelling offer.
This situation sets up an interesting dilemma for NEC Nijmegen: whether to accept Lille’s bid and allow a valuable defender to leave or to hold onto a key player who has been integral to their recent success. Verdonk’s future could soon be a topic of significant discussion, with both the player’s career trajectory and the club’s strategic goals in play.
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