Oranje boss Koeman speaks on Brobbey situation: “You wouldn’t wish it on anyone” | OneFootball

Ronald Koeman has responded to the news regarding Brian Brobbey’s blackmail fiasco. The national coach was informed by Ajax a day before the publication in Het Parool.

Incidentally, Brobbey has not been called up for the upcoming international matches. On Saturday, the Dutch team will play Finland in Helsinki, as part of 2026 World Cup qualification.

Koeman was shocked by Brobbey’s story, whereby the striker had been the victim of a blackmailing scam since the end of 2022.

“His club Ajax informed us about this yesterday,” said the national coach. “It is intense that this is happening. But at the same time, it does not surprise me. I think there is a lot more going on than we know. That Brobbey and his family have become involved in this – you do not wish that on anyone.”

According to Het Parool, Brobbey was approached by a criminal who said he could prevent the striker from getting into trouble with other criminals. In return, he demanded money. The pressure was increased with attacks on a house and two cars, after these turned out to be hypothetical scenarios.

A friend of Brobbey’s, who stood up for him, was even shot. Brobbey ultimately decided not to press charges. The perpetrator has since been convicted of other crimes.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield