Vincent Kompany: AFC Ajax’s Jan Vertonghen is ready for the next step – Eredivisie news
Ajax Amsterdam’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jan-Vertonghen-c17814 could be on his way out of Amsterdam Arena as a host of top European clubs are taking keen interest in taking his signature in the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old had earlier desired to take the next step in his career
by moving to a bigger club in the summer makes. Now it looks certain that the highly-rated stopper would be pursuing his career outside of Netherlands in the upcoming season.
Manchester City’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vincent-Kompany-c36184 has revealed that his compatriot is ready to take the next step in his career and is confident that the central defender has the quality to star at City of Manchester Stadium.
Kompany said, “You hear 40 names per month of players who could move to Manchester City. However, it is not a coincidence that Vertonghen is linked with the club.”
“Jan is ready to make the next step and is good enough for Manchester City. I am sure that he will succeed at his next club, regardless of whether he joins us or decides to move elsewhere. He is simply a fantastic footballer”, he added.
The Belgian International was in exceptional form for Ajax in the 2010/11 Eredivisie campaign. Many believe that his performances at the back helped the Amsterdammers clinch their 30th Eredivisie title at the end of the season. The 24-year-old
was heavily linked with top European clubs such as AC Milan, Arsenal FC and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 FC, but the Citizens are looking the favourites to take his signature.
The highly rated defender has the versatility to play at different positions in the back-line and in the midfield as well. The 24-year-old started his career as a midfielder before moving to central defensive position. Kompany praised Vertonghen’s versatility
and believes that the defender has the potential to become the most important player in the back-line for the Belgian national side in the coming years.
“He can fill in at left-back, at centre-back and can also act as holding midfielder. He has already played many good games for Belgium in midfield. He has the qualities to become one of the leaders of the national team”, Kompany concluded.
With such confidence shown by Kompany, it seems like that Vertonghen would be pursuing his career in English top tier with the Citizens next season.
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