A former Barça player points to the next Manuel Neuer

Frans Hoek, recognised preparador of goalkeepers with an extensive path that includes teams like the FC Barcelona and the Bayern Munich, has identified to Bart Verbruggen like the potential heir of Manuel Neuer. In an interview with 'Voetbal', Hoek elogió the natural skills of Verbruggen and stood out his capacity in all the areas of the game, what turns it into a complete goalkeeper.

To his 67 years, has been key in the evolution of goalkeepers of renown like Edwin go der Sar, Víctor Valdés, and more recently, David of Gea. In the interview, was consulted on who would have to be the put headline of Low Countries and elogió to Verbruggen like a "gift of the sky" for the Dutch football, trusting fully in that it can reach the level of Neuer in the future.

Verbruggen, of 21 years and 1.94 metres of height, defends at present the goal of the English Brighton, after his transfer from the Anderlecht by 16 million euros in 2023. "Bart Already is settled in the Premier League. It is potentially the best goalkeeper that have and the most complete in all the areas: depth, centres, shots to goal, preparation", ensured. It will compete by the place with other talentosos goalkeepers like Justin Bijlow of the Feyenoord and Mark Fleken of the Brentford, in the next Eurocopa.

Bart Verbruggen Will be the headline with Low Countries

By his part, the seleccionador Ronald Koeman has backed the election of Verbruggen like the goalkeeper title of the Low Countries in the tournament, standing out his youth and potential of improvement. To his time, Hoek matizó that the put Dutch still does not reach the level of Neuer, but believes firmly in his potential to do it. The decision of Koeman to bet by the guardameta of the Brighton shows the confidence in his skill and in his future projection.