Ricky van Wolfswinkel lashes out! Ex-Sporting: Just making up numbers... | OneFootball

Ricky van Wolfswinkel could be on his way out of Twente, after his contract with the Dutch club was formally terminated. The 37-year-old striker, who played for Sporting between 2011 and 2013, has even admitted that the future could mean leaving… or even retiring.

Speaking to Voetbal, the centre-forward made it clear he does not want to continue in only a secondary role. "Twente is a fantastic club, truly, and I still enjoy every day here. But just being around to make up the numbers is not for me. I really want to keep playing an important role on the pitch. If that conviction is not there on both sides, then it will be a good time to stop," he said.

The Dutchman - who was recently at Alvalade - acknowledged that he is going through a period of reflection. "That is why this is quite a difficult phase, in the sense of: what do I want? But also: what does Twente want?" he said, adding: "It still feels like a strange thought that everything could be over within a few weeks".

Despite the uncertainty, Ricky van Wolfswinkel revealed that he has been having constructive talks with the club’s hierarchy. The striker spoke of "positive" contact with technical director Erik ten Hag, although no final decision has yet been made about his future.

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