Cody Gakpo news: The Dutch international is currently among the most sought-after footballers in Europe. He has been a consistent player for PSV since the start of the 2019-20 season.
The 23-year-old attacker has made 159 Eredivisie appearances for PSV Eindhoven so far, registering 55 goals and 50 assists. He was named Dutch Footballer of the Season last year and has also won the Eredivisie Player of the Month award twice.
The news of Cody Gakpo’s desire to leave the Dutch club is currently circulating in the media. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have shown interest in signing him in recent weeks.
Cody Gakpo news: Ben Mee praised the Dutch international
Brentford defender Ben Mee has praised the Netherlands and PSV attacker Cody Gakpo.
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Writing for Athletic, he said: “There’s something of Kevin De Bruyne about him, and he’s developing a similar range and vision on his passes. I’ve seen him deliver precise passes with the outside of his boot, smart balls guided around the corner or into space for his teammates to pick up on the run, and he clearly has a decent cross on him.”
Cody Gakpo has been in the news this FIFA World Cup due to his impressive performances for the Netherlands. The 23-year-old attacker has scored in all three of the Oranje’s group stage games. He is currently the joint top scorer in this FIFA World Cup; with three goals in three appearances.
Meanwhile, Kevin de Bruyne is among the most talented midfielders of his generation. He is known for his passing, vision and ability to hit the ball cleanly.
Cody Gakpo is also a clean striker on the ball, while his dribbling and ability to find teammates in key goal positions have also drawn attention at this World Cup.
When will the Netherlands play next time?
The Netherlands have secured their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup after defeating hosts Qatar in their final group game on Tuesday. They will then face the United States in a Round of 16 match at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
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The Netherlands World Cup team is among the most talented teams in the FIFA World Cup. They are among the leading contenders to lift the trophy. Apart from Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong are other key players in the Dutch squad.
