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PSV confirm intention to sign Marco van Ginkel after Chelsea pass on extension

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/Chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2021/5/21/22447109/psv-confirm-intention-to-sign-marco-van-ginkel-after-Chelsea-pass-on-extension

Marco van Ginkel returned to familiar grounds at PSV Eindhoven this season to complete his knee rehab and return to playing after a two-year absence. It was always understood, if not explicitly said, that his latest loan to the Eredivisie giants was with a view towards a permanent move.

And it sounds like that is indeed what will be happening, with Van Ginkel doing relatively well on the pitch and Chelsea doing the right thing to let the 28-year-old go for free by passing on a contract extension option. PSV technical manager, John de Jong has now confirmed the situation as well.

“I think you are always looking for the ideal balance of leadership, mentality and talent. It is nice to see how Marco van Ginkel has returned and that he can handle the level. We know what trajectory he comes from and I am happy to see that he is doing so well.”

“When you talk about leadership and character, he is an example. Because of that last week with three games in eight days, everyone now has the feeling that they can handle the load. I think it is very logical that we will discuss a contract with him.”

“This also depends on the financial conditions, of course. We have waited until the moment he would be transfer-free or not. Chelsea had the chance to exercise an option until May 15, and to our knowledge that did not happen. Marco seems very satisfied and would like to continue. I assume that we will come together, but you never know for sure in advance.”

John de Jong; source: Eindhovens Dagblad 

Van Ginkel’s best performances since joining Chelsea way back in 2013 have come while on loan at PSV, and a permanent move there should indeed be the ideal solution for all parties involved.

Good luck, Marco!

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Vesper

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Almost lasted 10 years at club, crazy!

 

Good luck to him, no more injuries.

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Ex-Chelsea star announces retirement aged 33 after career ravaged by injuries

Chelsea paid £8million to sign Marco van Ginkel in 2013 and ended up having him on their books for nine years, despite him only playing four times for the first-team

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/Chelsea-marco-van-ginkel-retires-36675272

Marco van Ginkel suffered a season-ending injury early in his Chelsea career(Image: AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)

Former Chelsea star Marco van Ginkel has announced his retirement at the age of 33. Midfielder Van Ginkel spent nine years under contract at Stamford Bridge but only made four first-team appearances.

The Dutchman's time in West London was blighted by injuries, a theme that would continue throughout his career. Van Ginkel joined Chelsea in July 2013 from Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem, who had strong links with the Blues during Roman Abramovich's reign as owner, for around £8million.

Van Ginkel had been without a club for seven months and on Thursday, he announced his retirement. "After 16 years, I'm saying goodbye to professional football," the 33-year-old wrote on Instagram.

"A journey filled with highs and lows, lessons learned and memories I'll cherish forever. Thanks to everyone who stood by me along the way. Proud of the past. Ready for the next chapter."

On just his third appearance for Chelsea under the returning Jose Mourninho, Van Ginkel suffered a serious knee injury which would rule him out for practically the entire 2013-14 season. By the time he was fully fit, the Netherlands international had no place in Mourinho's immediate plans and was loaned out to Serie A giants AC Milan.

Two separate ankle injuries stunted his progress in Italy and he was loaned out to Stoke City the following season. In February 2016, Stoke cancelled his season-long loan and he joined PSV Eindhoven until the end of the campaign.

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That loan was extended for the 2017-18 season and despite not being contracted to PSV, he was named captain. In the summer, after lifting the title and playing the last of his eight caps for the Netherlands, Van Ginkel had surgery to reconstruct his ACL and was sidelined for much of the following campaign.

After playing a crucial role in PSV's title win, Van Ginkel picked up yet another injury. After making a full recovery towards the end of the 2016, he signed a new three-year contract with Chelsea and returned to PSV for a second spell.

Marco van Ginkel's final club was Boavista(Image: Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Although he didn't feature again until 2020, he was handed a new one-year deal by Chelsea and returned to PSV for a third loan stint which was made permanent the next summer. In January 2023, Van Ginkel returned to boyhood club Vitesse on a permanent basis.

After 18 months back in Arnhem before a spell as a free agent, the two-time Eredivisie champion signed for Portuguese side Boavista. Van Ginkel was released amid their financial difficulties at the end of last season, and he's now made the decision to hang up his boots.