From a human perspective, the transfer window can be a very straining time for a footballer.
Your own future could be up in the air, and even if you’re secure, some of your friends could be on the move and the dynamic within your workplace could change very quickly.
Tottenham Hotspur are one club that will undergo a real change this summer, the north London outfit are ready to spend big this summer, while there are also going to be a number of departures in the coming weeks.
One man who could be leaving this summer is Steven Bergwijn, and according to one report, one of his best friends within football could replace him.
Indeed, according to FootMercato, Tottenham are looking at Memphis Depay as a potential replacement for the ‘really good player’, and there are bound to be mixed emotions surrounding this move.
Bergwijn and Depay are very good friends, and this transfer could really affect their relationship.
Bergwijn knows Depay from the Dutch national team, and based on their Instagram activity, they’re close friends.
Indeed, Depay is often seen complimenting and encouraging Bergwijn on social media, while the Spurs winger is also a huge admirer of Depay.
When he was coming through at PSV, Bergwijn stated that he actually looked up to Depay, and now he could be replaced by his idol at Spurs.
This may well affect their relationship. After all, there’s bound to be a bit of resentment when your spot is taken by any player, let alone a friend.
Of course, this is football and these are professionals, so they will hopefully leave any issues behind, especially when they’re on international duty, but at the same time, they’re human beings and sometimes you can’t help but feel a bit of jealousy and resentment in a situation like this.
Spurs replacing Bergwijn with Depay could have some knock-on effects for the Dutch national team.
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