“Quite possibly Bundesliga’s best signing”: expert hails BVB coup | OneFootball

After his move to BVB, Joey Veerman is receiving major praise. Data expert Dr. Patrick May even draws a comparison with Rodri.

Borussia Dortmund have signed Joey Veerman as a new midfield orchestrator. The 27-year-old Dutchman joined BVB from PSV Eindhoven and signed a long-term contract with the Black and Yellows until June 30, 2031. The transfer fee amounts to €22 million, and according to Sky, Veerman is set to earn between €3 million and €4 million gross per year.

Data scouting expert Dr. Patrick May is particularly enthusiastic about the transfer. Speaking on the show At Broski – Die Sport-Show, he predicted a successful future for the new signing in the Bundesliga. “Veerman will pretty certainly be the best transfer in the Bundesliga. In terms of player profile, he really reminds me of Rodri,” May explained.

The expert then elaborated on where he sees the similarities with the Spanish midfield star: “In other words: an unbelievably strong ability to control the game, both offensively and defensively, combined with great passing quality. Rodri isn’t the fastest player in the world either, but he understands how to dictate the tempo of the game and also the positioning of his teammates. And that’s exactly who Joey Veerman reminds me of.”

High praise for new BVB signing Joey Veerman

In Dortmund, Veerman is expected to take on an important role in the newly reshaped central midfield. Since the start of the year, Pascal Groß and Salih Özcan have left the club. Emre Can, meanwhile, is set to be used in central defense after returning to the squad. Sporting director Ole Book describes Veerman as a “really excellent footballer” who brings plenty of creativity, technique, and vision.

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The 16-cap Netherlands international has certainly built up the necessary experience. After spells at FC Volendam and SC Heerenveen, he joined PSV Eindhoven at the start of 2022. Veerman made a total of 198 competitive appearances there and scored 31 goals. With PSV, he won the Dutch league title three times and the cup twice, among other honors.

Veerman himself is also looking forward to his new challenge with great anticipation. “Borussia Dortmund are a big club in Europe, and I’m proud to now be part of this club,” the midfielder said after his move. In Dortmund, the Dutchman will wear the number 25 shirt.

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