Arjan Veurink, assistant coach to Sarina Wiegman, will depart from the England women's team post-European Championship to lead the Netherlands women's national side. His contract extends until after the 2029 Euros. Having collaborated with Wiegman for eight years, he played a pivotal role in their successes, including England's first major women’s trophy in 2022. Veurink views this new position as a natural progression in his career, concerned about maintaining high performance while reconnecting with football's fundamentals, emphasizing his dedication to his current responsibilities before transition.
Veurink has been Wiegman's No 2 for eight years, achieving significant success together with the England women’s team and now moving to lead the Netherlands.
Veurink expressed excitement about taking charge of the Dutch national team, seeing this move as a logical next step in his career after eight years of experience.
Nigel de Jong commented on Veurink’s capability, noting his wealth of experience at top levels and the importance of connecting with the basics in football.
A spokesperson for the Football Association highlighted Veurink’s value to the Lionesses, emphasizing his focus on current campaigns despite the upcoming transition.
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