The Canadian-born attacking midfielder is pondering a return to native http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 after failing to establish himself as a first team regular with the Yellow Submarine.
The summer of 2011 saw Villarreal’s prodigal attacking midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santi-Cazorla-c32505, ushered out of El Madrigal to ease financial burdens of the club in an 18 million Euros switch.
Then the Yellow Submarine manager, Juan http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 De Guzman for 8.5 million Euros, to Vila-real, as a replacement for the outgoing talent.
A lot was expected from the Dutch U21 star in the northern city following his exploits at the Iberostar; however, the 24-year-old has flattered to deceive in his 23 competitive appearances in the yellow jersey as Villarreal battle to stave off relegation.
The tenacious midfielder has hardly seen any first team action in 2012 as his journey at El Madrigal looks to be coming to an end in the upcoming summer transfer window.
A return to Dutch Eredivisie has been mooted as he gets anxious with little playing time on offer.
In a recent interview, De Guzman admitted he is unhappy with his condition and the revolving door at Villarreal that recently brought in Miguel Angel Lotina as their third managerial change.
"Since January I have not seen any football action."
"The last two games under previous coach Jose Molina, I was not even considered for selection.”
"Now we are with Miguel Angel Lotina, our third coach of the season, and he does not know me yet."
"I'm longing for playing time."
"On the one hand, I think it is too early to come back to Netherlands, but on the other hand, if I do well, I might be noticed more by the Dutch national team coach."
The 5 ft 9 in footballer has yet to make a single appearance for the Oranje national team after giving exciting displays for the U21 side.
With 9 games remaining in the 2011/12 La Liga season, the attack-minded player will need to give a good account of his abilities to command a summer move away from struggling Villarreal.
The Yellow Submarine are 16th in Primera Division rankings, six points adrift of relegation slots.
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