Van de Donk‘s International Future Remains Unclear Following Conversation with New National Coach
The future of Dutch international Danielleโข van de Donk remains uncertain despite a “good โคconversation” with newly appointed national coach Andries Jonker, according to reports. Van de Donk publicly expressed doubts about continuing her international career following the Netherlands‘ elimination from the European Championship in Switzerland.
Jonker confirmed last month that he and vanโ de Donk โhad met for coffee to discuss her future, but the outcome of that discussion has not beenโ disclosed.โ Currently sidelined with an โinjury, Van de Donkโค is โexpected to make her debut for london City Lionessesโ in a few weeks,โ with “all options still on the table” regarding her international status. The situationโค unfolds as โother veteran players, Sherida Spitse and Renate Jansen, have recently announced their retirements from internationalโฃ play after discussions with Jonker. Spitse will play one final match against Canada on October 28, concluding a career of 247 international appearances.