Without a contract, but still with the team in Belek: Ante Šimundža is satisfied, but Luuk Kluiters will also have to convince him in matches
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Some time ago, he even caught the attention of Everton, but a move to Liverpool fell through due to work permit issues. After that, Luuk Kluiters went to France, where he hoped in vain for a breakthrough into the first team of Lille. Now, the Dutch player is vying for a contract with Maribor. Maribor’s coach, Ante Šimundža, took the defender to Belek, even though Luuk Kluiters has not yet signed a contract. And he won’t if he doesn’t manage to convince the coach of the Purple & Whites during the matches.
Ante Šimundža has admitted that he is currently satisfied with what he has seen, but at the same time emphasizes that training is one thing, and matches are something completely different. The 20-year-old Luuk Kluiters is, therefore, actually competing for a contract with the Styrian giant in Turkey.
“Luuk will practice with us until further notice. After the initial activities, he has shown what he is capable of. He has certain characteristics that could suit us. However, it is still too early for a more concrete assessment. Training is one thing, and matches are something entirely different. There is also a difference between training on artificial or natural turf. I hope that after training and the first matches in Turkey, we will already get some answers,” said Ante Šimundža regarding the future of the player born in 2003 for the club’s official website.
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