Koeman condemns Bergwijn for prioritizing money over sporting goals

The winger's transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on Monday has caused displeasure with his national team coach.

Ronald Koeman admitted that he left Bergwijn out of his squad as he was no longer concerned with sporting ambition.

"The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this," Koeman said to reporters.

"When you are 26, your main ambition should be sporting, not financial. These are choices that players make.

"I have never been in that situation, because I could go to Barcelona. He could have stayed at Ajax, that's not bad, is it? You have to respect that choice, but personally I wouldn't (have moved)."