Why the KNVB must stick with a Dutch coach after Koeman's exit

René van der Gijp and Wim Kieft both argue that the Royal Dutch Football Association must appoint a Dutch manager as the successor to Ronald Koeman, who announced his resignation as Netherlands head coach after the World Cup elimination, in a statement earlier today. Koeman confirmed his departure shortly after the Netherlands were knocked out of the World Cup, stating he would step down as the Oranje manager. His exit leaves the national team without a head coach as the KNVB begins the search for a replacement. Van der Gijp warned that appointing a foreign coach would signal a lack of quality options within the country. “Als je een buitenlandse bondscoach neemt, dan geef je eigenlijk aan dat er in Nederland niks fatsoenlijks valt te krijgen. Dat vind ik altijd wel een beetje zonde. Daar moet je niet aan beginnen joh,” he said.

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Kieft echoed the sentiment, insisting the KNVB should always opt for the biggest names and best trainers. “Als je de KNVB bent, dan moet je altijd gaan voor de grootste namen en de beste trainers. Louis van Gaal, Rinus Michels. Nu Arne Slot en Erik ten Hag misschien. Ik zou altijd wel een Nederlander nemen,” he explained. Kieft added that while Arne Slot remains a candidate, the midfielder might still seek a lucrative contract abroad before taking the national role. He suggested Slot could earn “heel veel geld” overseas prior to becoming the Dutch coach.

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Both analysts shared their views during the WEEKAA Call featuring Kieft, Jansen, Egmond and Van der Gijp. The conversation focused on the importance of a home‑grown coach for the Oranje. The latest programme also examined Koeman’s departure, potential successors, and even discussed the best French team ever. The broadcast highlighted the ongoing debate over the KNVB’s coaching direction.