Thomas Kok (24) has long since become a fixture at regional league leader Münster, delivering convincing performances week after week in the back three. As a straightforward, no-frills defensive player with a healthy offensive urge. Also in the next season?
Prussian professional Kok honestly: “Money was never the most important thing for me!”
The fact is: the likeable Dutchman is one of the few guys in coach Sascha Hildmann’s (50) successful team whose contracts expire in the summer and do not contain a promotion clause. As of now, Kok would be without a club from June 30th…
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But it probably won’t come to that. On the one hand, he has definitely made himself interesting for several clubs with his strong performances. On the other hand, the Prussians should also be very interested in an extension. Sports director Peter Niemeyer (39) has already had the first talks about the future with him. However, the result is still open.
Kok is not primarily concerned with the coal. “Money was never the most important thing for me. I want to feel comfortable, preferably always playing,” says the clever lad, who is almost fluent in several languages (in addition to Dutch, German, English, French and Norwegian).
For this reason alone, the eagle bearers should have good chances. Kok relaxed: “Let’s wait and see the further negotiations. Of course, our ideas have to match. Both sides should be happy in the end.”
Since Thomas Kok was ordered back from defensive midfield to the back three by Prussian coach Sascha Hildmann, the Dutchman has become an absolute regular and top performer
Even if the native of Tilburg would like to have the decision promptly, his full concentration is currently on the long-awaited return to the third division. After the last eleven wins in a row and a whopping lead over pursuers Gladbach II, the Prussians are only a few steps away.
Kok, who came to Hammer Straße from Norway’s first division club FK Jerv in winter 2022, has not regretted the move: “It’s just great fun to be on the pitch with this team. On Saturday against Kaan-Marienborn we definitely want to do better and get a little closer to our big goal.”
In any case, his personal timetable is set: first the promotion, then the signing of the contract. In Prussia – or wherever…
