Ten Hag confirms interest from European giants in Twente youngster linked with Bayern, Barcelona and Man United
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9-second readErik ten Hag, now working as FC Twente's technical director, has confirmed that several European heavyeweights are showing interest in Ruud Nijstad, who has been linked with Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona and Manchester United.
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18-year-old FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad has reportedly attracted interest from several top clubs, including Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Speaking on Goedemorgen Eredivisie (via Twente Insite), Erik ten Hag, who now serves as FC Twente's technical director, confirmed that a host of clubs have made enquiries about the young defender.
"He's a huge talent who broke into the team last season. He's still very young, but he carries himself with tremendous confidence. He's a joy to work with," ten Hag said.
“A whole host of top European clubs have made enquiries. I think that's only a positive thing. “What's particularly pleasing is that he has made a very conscious decision to stay at FC Twente for at least another year.
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- Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, FC Twente
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