Go Ahead Eagles Cup Held Mats Deijl is a special appearance on the Dutch fields with its sober attitude and eloquence. An interview about becoming known, being a weird bird, speaking engagements and a possible transfer. “Cashing? I would always do it.”
Deep inside, Deijl knew that his status had changed due to his role in the cup final. But he really realized it when he walked with his girlfriend The Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam earlier this month with his girlfriend.
“We were at the baker when a man came to us,” says Deijl. “He said,” Hey, you’re that deijl? What do you do all the way here? ” I was already recognized in Deventer, but not outside of that penalty has changed a lot. “
With that penalty, Deijl Go Ahead brought in the cup final against AZ at the end of April at 1-1, deep in injury time. The goal yielded an extension, after which the Deventenaren won the cup and thus conquered a ticket for the Europa League.
As a leader and goal scorer, 28-year-old Deijl became the face of stunt team Go Ahead. He was invited to television programs Jinek and Rondo and became a well -known Dutchman. “Maybe it’s me, but I don’t feel that way. I would never float.” And laughing: “My girlfriend doesn’t allow that at all.”
‘I am a weird bird’
Deijl looks calm during the interview in the Adelaarshorst and speaks in good sentences. Exactly as he did a few minutes after the sizzling cup final, when he analyzed the match with ESPN reporter Hans Kraay JR Bloodserus.
“People thought it was strange, but I was myself,” says Deijl laughing. “My parents used to find it difficult that I couldn’t express my emotions well. It has become better, especially since I have a girlfriend. But I have no huge peaks and troughs in my emotions. Not even after a cup final won.”
Deijl said afterwards that he found the decisive penalty kick, for a wall of thousands of Go Ahead fans, only “just as exciting”. That statement led to much surprise. “Maybe I’m a weird bird,” he says laughing.
And seriously: “Of course shot through my mind: those people have an annoying day when I miss. I am not a robot. But at that moment I did not think about what could go wrong. It was not a play. I am sober.”
Deijl noticed that this sober image was considerably magnified after the final. Grinning: “Normal is apparently special.”
‘I can also work in the office’
The Vlaardinger is a striking person in the football world as a graduated HBO. He appears intelligent and is eloquent, more than other football players. “But it’s nonsense that all football players are stupid and I don’t,” he says.
“That eloquence is a construction. I used to be able to put myself well in speaking engagements. Perhaps also because I constantly think. That is sometimes a pitfall. I can sail less on my intuition on the field. But beyond that I can analyze well and explain things and convey things.”
Deijl has noticed in recent months that his ‘normal’ presentation is appreciated. “If I wasn’t a football player, I could have worked at Go Ahead in the office. People may find that refreshing.”
Discussion with Van Basten
It is also refreshing that Deijl tells honestly about his desire to cash in his dream season in the form of a transfer, such as his trainer Paul Simonis (to VFL Wolfsburg) and midfielder Enric Llansana (to Anderlecht). But not at the expense of everything.
“For example, there was interest from a club from a country that is at war. I immediately cut that off. I can’t put that on my girlfriend, parents and parents -in -law. I want to play in a country where I can live safely, with my girlfriend and dog.”
Deijl is open to a financially attractive adventure. He had a discussion with Marco van Basten at Rondo . He thought that players always had to choose their sporting career. “Money is not my most important motivation. But Marco’s thought is too romantic. It doesn’t work that way.”
“At most Eredivisie clubs you do not become financially independent. If you get the chance to cash, you have to be very strong in your shoes to say no. Look at Matteo Dams from PSV. Talented boy, but he could earn 5 million euros a year in Saudi Arabia. I would never let something like that walk.”
‘European football weighs heavy’
This summer, Deijl feels like the time to make a transfer. Go Ahead can hardly do better than last season; The club won the cup and finished seventh.
At the same time, Deijl knows what he has in Deventer, where he is assured of at least eight games in the Europa League. “European football weighs heavy. That applies to all players. It is not for nothing that one boy has left. This is for most of a lifetime .”
Deijl hopes that something special will happen again on Sunday to PSV. Last season, Go Ahead won 1-2 in Eindhoven, which reaches the cup final. “That was the ultimate confirmation that something beautiful could happen. Hopefully we will get that Sunday again.”
Go Ahead Eagles Cup Hero Mats Deijl, with his down-to-earth Attitude and Eloquence, is a Special Appearance on the Dutch Fields. An interview about Becoming Famous, Being a Rare Bird, Giving Speeches and a Possible Transfer. “Cash in? I would always do it.”
Deep Down, Deijl Knew That His Status had Changed Due to his Role in the Cup Final. But he Didn’t Really Realize It Until Earlier This Month When He was Walking with his Girlfriend in the Mall of the Netherlands Shopping Center in Leidschendam.
“We were at the baker when a man came up to us,” Says Deijl. “Hey said:” Hey, aren “tie deijl? What are you doing here?” I was Already Recognized in Deventer, but few people knew me outside of that.
With that penalty, Deijl Brought Go Ahead to 1-1 Against AZ in the Cup Final At the End of April, Deep Into Injury Time. The goal resulted in Extra Time, after which the Deventer team won the Cup and Thus Secured a Ticket for the Europa League.
As Captain and Goalscorer, the 28-year-old Deijl Became the Face of Stunt Team Go Ahead. He was invited to television programs Jinek and Rondo and Became a Well-Known Dutchman. “Maybe I am, but I don’t feel that way, you know. I would never float.” And Laughing: “My Girlfriend won allow that at all either.”
‘I’m a weird bird’
Duration the interview in the Adelaarshorst, Deijl Looks Calm and Speaks in Good sentences. Exactly as he did minutes after the thrilling cup final, when he analyzed the match very seriously in conversation with ESPN Reporter Hans Kraay Jr.
“People thought it was strange, but I was my own,” Says Deijl Laughing. “My Parents Used to Find it Difficult That I Couldn’t Express My Emotions Properly. It has goths Better, Especiate I have a girlfriend. But I Don’t Have Huge Peaks and Troughs in My Emotions.
Deijl Said Dryly afterwards that only found the decisive penalty, in front of a wall of thousands of go ahead fans, “a little exciting”. That statement led to a lot of amazement. “Maybe I’m a weird bird,” he says laughing.
And seriously: “or course it crossed my mind: Those people will have a bad day if i miss. I’m not a robot. But I was thinking about what could go wrong at that moment. It wasn’t play-acting. I’m just down to earth.”
Deijl notited that this down-to-earth image was great exaggerated after the final. Grinning: “Apparently Being Normal is special.”
‘I can also work in an office’
As a Graduate of Higher Professional Education, The Vlaardinger is in Any Case A Striking Person in the Football World. The Comes Across as Intelligent and is Eloquent, More than other footballers. “But it’s nonsense that all footballers are stupid and I’m not,” he says.
“That eloquence is a talent. I was alrealy able to express myelf well in speeches in the past. Maybe also because I am constantly thinking. That is sometimes a pitfall. I can rely less on my intuition on the field.
Deijl notited in recent months that his ‘normal’ presentation is appreciated. “IF I Weren’t a Footballer, I Could also work in the Office at Go Ahead. People Might Find That Refreshing.”
Discussion with van Basten
It is also refreshing that deijl honestly talks about his desire to capitalize on his dream season in the form of a transfer, as his trainer Paul Simonis (to VfL Wolfsburg) and midfielder Enric Llansana (To Anderlecht) Did. But not at all costs.
“For Example, there was interest from a club from a country that is at war. I immediatry cut that off. I can do that to my girlfriend, parents and parents-in-law. I want to play in a country where I can live saafely, with my girlfriend and dog.”
Deijl is open to a financial attractive adventure. He had a discussion about it with Marco van Basten at Rondo . He thought that players should always choose their sporting career. “Money is not my main motivation. But Marco’s idea is too romantic. It Doesn’t work that way.”
“You don’t Become Financily Independent at Most Eredivisie Clubs. If you get the chance to cash in, you have to be very strong in your shoes to say no. Look at matteo dams from psv. That go. “
‘European Football Weighs Heavily’
This Summer Feels Like the Perfect Time For Deijl To Make A Transfer. Go ahead can hardly do better than last season; The Club won The Cup and Finished Seventh.
At the same time, Deijl Knows What He has in Deventer, Where He is assured of at Least Eight Matches in the Europa League. “European Football Weighs Heavily. That applies to all players. It is not for nothing that only one boy has left. This is once in a lifetime for must.”
Deijl Hopes That Something Special Will Happen Again on Sunday when visiting PSV. Last Season Go Ahead won 1-2 in Eindhoven, which resulted in Reaching the Cup Final. “That was the Ultimate Confirmation that Something Beautiful Could Happen. Hopefully we will get that again on Sunday.”