chelsea And Manchester City Get the boost to sign Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente in the summer.
The 18-year-old has attracted the attention of some European clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City.
Earlier this week, Sport Witness The Dutch press covered the claims. That Chelsea want to bring him to the Premier League.
The same report stated that the Blues planned to buy him and immediately send him back to Twente on loan. There was no mention of Manchester City.
The Eredivisie side promoted the centre-back to the first team in October and he has been a regular since then.
His league statistics this season are as follows:
- Appearances: 16
- Start: 13
- Total minutes: 1,251
- Minutes per game: 78
Chelsea and Manchester City follow the player
Club World Cup winners and Pep Guardiola's side Barcelona are also in the mix.
is according to espn nlThat reports Chelsea, Manchester City and La Liga sides are all showing interest in Ruud Nijstad.
ESPN NL also spoke with the Netherlands U19 international to get his thoughts on the interest from these clubs.
Responding to that he said: “I try to focus mainly on what I can influence and that is winning matches.”
At the same time, the Dutchman admits that these claims affect him and he will let his agent and family take care of his future.
"We'll see at the end of the season. I've been able to stop it well and leave it to my parents and the management. I concentrate on football. Of course, it affects you, because it's nice when a big club calls." Nijstad explained.
The defender admitted that he would either sign an extension or change clubs after this season.
"I think it will either be extended or dropped," He added.
Contract, price and agent information
Ruud Nijstad talks about the possibility of leaving Twente after this season as his contract expires in 2027. His growth this season has increased his value as Transfermarkt now value him at €8m.
Dutch agency Essel Sports Management is representing the defender. Agents Steinar Dietz and Bas Schotthorst, along with his family, will decide where the young player will play next season.
