PSV Eindhoven have confirmed they have sacked manager John De Jong after he expressed a willingness to sell Cody Gakpo earlier in the summer.
Despite not actually leaving PSV this summer, the 23-year-old Gakpo was one of the biggest sagas of the window.
Relentlessly linked with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Leeds United, the 23-year-old winger looked like a strong candidate for a move to the Premier League.
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However, with no potential move agreed, Gakpo, who could re-emerge as a target for the likes of Leeds United in future windows, has had no choice but to continue with PSV, at least for the time being. in any case.
After a turbulent summer, PSV have now parted ways with De Jong after he was prepared to allow the enigmatic wide player to walk away from the Eredivisie.
