AFC Ajax’s Gregory van der Wiel reveals winning desire – Dutch Eredivisie news
Ajax Amsterdam right-back, Gregory van der Wiel, is feeling the tension in the build-up to the title-deciding game against FC Twente Enschede. The 23-year-old defender is hopeful of lifting the Eredivisie title with the Amsterdammers for the first time in his career on Sunday, May 15.
Van der Wiel said, “It haunts your head all day. You will be constantly confronted. Everyone is talking about the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 throughout the city. It is also nice of course. We are constantly working to win.”
Ajax sit second in the league table with only a solitary point separating them from the league leaders, FC Twente. The Amsterdammers have to play their last encounter of the season against the Tukkers at Amsterdam Arena.
The Amsterdam giants were heartbreakingly lost the title to Twente by a single point last season. However, Van der Wiel believes that his side will surely become the champions this time around.
Van der Wiel said, “A big advantage for us is that we play at home. Great stadium, great audience and the 50,000 fans in the stadium will give us so much energy.”
Ajax have performed superbly this season and their impressive back-line, boasting the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Toby-Alderweireld-c35183 and Van der Wiel, has played an integral part.
The Dutch International’s performances this season have attracted interest from a host of top European clubs. Van der Wiel has also hinted that he might leave his current club to move to pastures greener in the summer transfer window. He said, “If there is a club interested in me, then I will leave. If not, I play for Ajax happily.”
The 23-year-old defender would be hoping that his side secures all three points in the upcoming encounter and become the Dutch champions.
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