Dutch Influx Continues As Beerens Confirmed

16 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The influx of Dutch into Reading FC has continued with the confirmed signing of winger Roy Beerens. Beerens has been on the radar for some time and signs from German top tier club Hertha Berlin on a three year contract. Jaap Stam spoke very highly of the player on his arrival as he continues to build his new squad ready for the new season.

The 28 year old player spent two seasons at Hertha Berlin after a career that has included spells at Dutch sides AZ Alkmaar, Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven. Beerens is a light weight player in size, but is reported to be strong and fast and can play down either wing. Beerens will link up with fellow recent signings Joey van den Berg and Danzell Gravenberch as Reading FC continues to take on a more and more Dutch look.

The influx of Dutch into Reading FC has continued with the confirmed signing of winger Roy Beerens. Beerens has been on the radar for some time and signs from German top tier club Hertha Berlin on a three year contract. Jaap Stam spoke very highly of the player on his arrival as he continues to build his new squad ready for the new season.
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The 28 year old player spent two seasons at Hertha Berlin after a career that has included spells at Dutch sides AZ Alkmaar, Heerenveen and PSV Eindhoven. Beerens is a light weight player in size, but is reported to be strong and fast and can play down either wing. Beerens will link up with fellow recent signings Joey van den Berg and Danzell Gravenberch as Reading FC continues to take on a more and more Dutch look.

Discussion On This Story:

royalp-we

» 12 Jul 2016 22:33

German journos saying us and forest interested in the hertha winger. His move to Stuttgart has fallen through.
His agent was here over the weekend and a deal thought to be €1.2m agreed for the Dutchman.
Looks an interesting player, time will tell if any truth in it.

tidus_mi2

» 12 Jul 2016 22:50

Thought we were done with Dutch players!
Does look interesting though, his stats are promising.

genome

» 12 Jul 2016 22:54

Who cares if he's Dutch?
If they are good players then Stam can sign a whole bloody Dutch team as far as I'm concerned

tidus_mi2

» 12 Jul 2016 23:16

It was just a passing comment from something earlier where I believe Stam said we were done signing Dutch players.

Royal Ginger

» 13 Jul 2016 01:08

http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-joey-van-11576852?

Anonymous

» 13 Jul 2016 02:12

tidus_mi2

» 13 Jul 2016 02:43

http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-joey-van-11576852?

So we have the Tish money, a player becomes available that Stam knows and we can now afford and we go for him.
Big whoop.
Why can't people just calm the fcuk down on these forums these days.
You seem the most agitated, I made a simple passing comment about a quote that Royal Ginger provided with a link to the article, who is worked up exactly? In my opinion the person telling people to calm the fcuk down.

paultheroyal

» 13 Jul 2016 07:51

It was just a passing comment from something earlier where I believe Stam said we were done signing Dutch players.

Don't worry about it. Tshibola was staying also.

Royalwaster

» 13 Jul 2016 08:10

Good point.

From Despair To Where?

» 13 Jul 2016 09:33

Sutekh

» 13 Jul 2016 09:45

http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-joey-van-11576852?

Although he does go on to talk about the physique of Dutch players, I read that as meaning he won't sign any more players from the Dutch League.
If the player improves the squad and the deal is good, I don't care where the players are from. I'm having more and more confidence in what Stam is trying to build.

All I'd read into it is that he wasn't planning on any more Dutch players at the time of the interview but that doesn't mean that he wouldn't change his mind if a good opportunity arose.

Pepe the Horseman

» 13 Jul 2016 09:48

Ah, "we won't be signing any more Dutch players... today :? ".

TBM

» 13 Jul 2016 09:57

"we won't be signing any more Dutch players..."

Pepe the Horseman

» 13 Jul 2016 09:58

Stranded

» 13 Jul 2016 10:39

Seen a bit if him in the Bundesliga. Was very decent in the season before last as Hertha just stayed up, didn't really get a look in much last season as Hertha upgraded the squad a fair bit and qualified for Europe. Has the potential to be a very good signing at our level.

TBM

» 13 Jul 2016 11:00

TBM

» 13 Jul 2016 11:04

Reaction from their fans

NewCorkSeth

» 13 Jul 2016 11:08

I understand very little of that..

From Despair To Where?

» 13 Jul 2016 11:22

So basically they're happy with getting £1m + add ons because he's not in their plans and doesn't fit the coach's style, however the add ons won't be activated because we're more likely to be relegated than promoted. Also Stam seems to be quite a big draw from Dutch players.
Now, if we could just convince Robben and Sneijder.

One8Seven1*

» 13 Jul 2016 11:39

Tevreden (sp?) is driving this deal. He told Voetbal International medical tomorrow and 3 year deal on the table.

maffff

» 13 Jul 2016 12:01

Well, this fella isn't a WSC player. His agent is Dick van Burick of ESA soccer.
Looks like Brian Tevreden told voetbal football the deal is as good as done. 3 year contract.

Pepe the Horseman

» 13 Jul 2016 12:08

Isn't that kind of his job?

George_

» 13 Jul 2016 12:10

Yep looks a done deal.

urz13

» 13 Jul 2016 12:22

Happy with this. Everything we need in a winger - good with both feet, very quick, skilful and an eye for goal.

Ian Royal

» 13 Jul 2016 12:26

One would hope he and Stam are working as a team on signings.

Royal_jimmy

» 13 Jul 2016 12:54

Good signing for us

Royal_jimmy

» 13 Jul 2016 12:54

Good signing for us

Broxroyal

» 13 Jul 2016 13:07

I'm hoping this bloke can play down the left because that's what we need. We don't really need another right winger.

royalp-we

» 13 Jul 2016 13:18

LM: Fosu, Quinn, Swift(?)
RM: Barratt, GMac, Beerens(?)
Balances it up nicely. Although announcing Ola John, Swift and Beerens would be fantastic.

maffff

» 13 Jul 2016 13:38

Roy van den Kebe, looking forward to this one.

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