Where are they now: 5 of Ruud van Nistelrooy's most expensive PSV Eindhoven signings of which 4 were former EPL stars

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Where are they now: 5 of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s most expensive PSV Eindhoven signings of which 4 were former EPL stars

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October 19, 2024

Gerard Crispin

Here is a look at 5 most expensive signings of Ruud van Nistelrooy at PSV Eindhoven, of which 4 were former EPL stars

Ruud van Nistelrooy is now at the helm of Manchester United. The former Dutch striker has however had experience previously at the top level. After managing Jong PSV from 2021 to 2022, he took over PSV Eindhoven for the 2022/23 season.

Van Nistelrooy made several signings during his first year in charge, and 4 of the 5 most expensive signings he made were former English Premier League stars. Let us take a deeper look at them.

Here are 5 most expensive signings of Ruud van Nistelrooy during his time at PSV Eindhoven:

Luuk de Jong – 3 million EURO

There aren’t many leagues Luuk de Jong hasn’t stepped into. Bundesliga, LaLiga, Eredivisie, English Premier League, you name it. The Dutchman was signed by Ruud van Nistelrooy from Sevilla after his loan spell at Barcelona was over. De Jong, in the Premier League, played for Newcastle United once, on loan in the year 2014. He made 12 league appearances, scoring no goals. De Jong is still at PSV Eindhoven.

Guus Til – 3 million EURO

The only player in this top 5 list who hasn’t previously played in the English Premier League. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder was signed from Spartak Moscow after his loan spell at Feyenoord ended. Guus Til currently plays for PSV Eindhoven.

Anwar El Ghazi – 2.5 million EURO

Yet another Dutchman on the list, unsurprisingly. Anwar El Ghazi has significant experience in the English Premier League (30+ in the Championship 2018/19 season), making over 70 appearances for Aston Villa, and a couple for Everton. El Ghazi was brought into PSV from Aston Villa. However, he left the club the next year, joining Mainz 05. He now plays for Cardiff City in the Championship.

Patrick van Aanholt – Loan fee: 1.50 million EURO

The veteran left-back is a product of the Chelsea youth academy, and rose to prominence during his time at Crystal Palace, between 2017 and 2021. He then joined Galatasaray in 2021, and was signed by Ruud van Nistelrooy on loan during the 2022/23 season. Van Aanholt is currently a free agent.

Thorgan Hazard – Loan fee: 500,000 EURO

Eden and brother Thorgan Hazard — King Philippe – Filip of Belgium congratulates Belgium’s captain Eden Hazard, next to his brother Thorgan Hazard at the Royal castle in Laken/Laeken in Brussels, as Belgian national football team Red Devils are received by Royal couple on July 15, 2018, after the presence in the semi-final at the Russia 2018 World Cup. (Photo by ERIC LALMAND / BELGA / AFP) / Belgium OUT

The brother of the retired Eden Hazard was also at Chelsea from 2012 to 2015. While he never got any appearances to boast of for the London club, he remained a part of them while going out on loan to several clubs. He was signed on loan from Borussia Dortmund. Hazard now plays for Anderlecht.

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Gerard Crispin