PSV sporting director Ernie Stewart has admitted Johan Bakayoko could leave in the summer.The electric winger has become one of Europe’s most exciting talents and set trends for Peter Bos in the Eredivisie.
Bakayoko has scored six goals and provided 13 assists in 33 appearances in all competitions so far this season and has made nine appearances for Belgium’s senior team as a 20-year-old.With Liverpool undergoing a major overhaul following the departure of Jurgen Klopp last summer, it would be foolish for Anfield and Neymar’s Saudi outfit Al Hilal not to take advantage of the 31-year-old’s talisman.
Request offers that exceed 100 million or 150 million euros. Bakayoko has the potential to reach the same heights as Salah, but is more of an elite creator than a prolific goalscorer like the veteran. There are concerns that Bakayoko could become another Antonius, but unlike the Brazilian, the youngster is more than a one-trick pony and his skills will be better used against tougher competition than Manchester United. In fact, it looks like Bakayoko’s time at PSV is coming to an end.
At least so says the club’s sporting director, Ernie Stewart, who has publicly admitted that the Belgian prodigy will not be playing in Holland next season. While at Studio Voetbal, the former USMNT star was asked if Bakayoko will be a PSV player next season. His response was “No, I don’t think so.” He continued: “It’s amazing what John is doing at his age. “Before the winter break, he played 30 senior matches, including an international against Belgium.”
