Teun Gijselhart, on loan at Al Ain in search of minutes | OneFootball

The Dutch player arrived at the Hercules club this summer and leaves having barely played any minutes

Deportivo de A Coruña has officially confirmed the loan departure of Teun Gijselhart until the end of the current season. The Dutch midfielder, who joined the Hercules side in this very transfer window, is heading to football in the United Arab Emirates due to the fierce competition in Deportivo’s midfield. The move had been taking shape over the last few days, after the player was left out of the squad for the match against Getafe and was given permission by the club to miss training sessions while finalizing his move to Al Ain.

Despite having made his official debut in a Deportivo shirt, playing 26 minutes against Valencia at Riazor, the recent arrival of Marc Casadó ended up shutting the door on any rotation opportunities for the Dutch holding midfielder. Antonio Hidalgo himself explained the club’s position regarding his future in a press conference: "With Marc’s arrival, his minutes could decrease. We were clear with him and he understood it. He is very eager to succeed at Dépor, so he wants to get minutes". This lack of prominence led to an agreement beneficial to both parties, prioritizing the player’s development in a competitive environment after he had fallen down the coaching staff’s pecking order.

The destination chosen by Gijselhart is the historic dominant force in Emirati football and a powerhouse on the Asian continent, backed by fifteen league titles and two AFC Champions League trophies in its cabinet. Al Ain has started the season in very positive form, sharing top spot in the domestic league with thirteen points from five matches and leading the continental league phase after a commanding 4-0 win over Al Nassr of Cristiano Ronaldo

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