NEC Nijmegen string-puller set for difficult contract decision
Initially, Director Carlos Aalbers was hoping for a quick agreement with Proper at the beginning of July. 'We're in talks and we'll see what comes of it,' the NEC man responded to the Gelderlander cameras. He acknowledged that a contract extension isn't an easy decision.
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'Sooner or later, of course, someone wants to make a move, and you have to take that into account. I think NEC are a fantastic club, and that will always be the case, but as a player, you only have a certain time in your career, and at some point you have to make sure you make a move,' Proper continues about his considerations.
'NEC have a vested interest in that, too. They want to keep me to make money off me. That's their right. And if I may describe my ideal situation, that's naturally what you'd prefer.'
Proper admits it's a real dilemma. 'You can ask anyone with a contract in its final year. These are things you think about, and that's really difficult, that decision. I can't say much about that. These are things I have to discuss with Carlos and see if we can find a solution.'
Proper remains quiet about interest from other clubs. 'I'm not making any statements about that either,' he laughs. The midfielder suffered a concussion at the end of last season, causing him to miss the European Championship with the Dutch U21s. He has since recovered.
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