Eredivisie Clubs Target Belgian Youth Talent | Football News

Have you heard of Sam De Grand? The Dutch youth international is impressing at Lommel and could well be on his way to the Eredivisie. Although he remains calm about the whole situation, just like he was last summer.

About a month ago, Lommel seemed to be in trouble after a disappointing 3 out of 15 without a win, but after a 12 out of 12, they are once again in the battle for the play-offs in the Challenger Pro League at the turn of the year.

Sam De Grand has already provided seven assists this season

They have done a good job in recent weeks, especially with a view to the top 6. Thanks also to Sam De Grand, who is becoming increasingly important for the Limburgers at left back. His market value has now risen to 800,000 euros according to Transfermarkt.

With seven assists, he has already shown his value several times for Lommel, where he is under contract until June 2028. The Genk youth product started his career at OH Leuven and Anderlecht, before moving to Limburg.

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Meanwhile, the 21-year-old defender is also a youth international for the Dutch team, but at club level he has been in Belgium for his entire career. And if it depends on him, that may well be the case in the coming months and years.

Twente already showed its interest last year and last summer (and now) there is also attention from the Netherlands. “I had the feeling that they only wanted me to expand the selection. There wasn’t really a plan and I want to play every week. That’s possible at Lommel,” he said in an interview. Football International not leaving our country for a while.

Marcus Cole

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