VoetbalzoneGernot Trauner’s imminent departure from Feyenoord marks the end of an era. ‘The Pharmacist’ is currently the last remaining player from the highly regarded squad that reached the Conference League final in 2022. But where have the rest gone? Voetbalzone investigated!
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Getty Images SportWith his move to Liverpool, the architect of that memorable European campaign became the most expensive Dutch manager ever. Slot earned Feyenoord a whopping 11 million euros. He can now call himself a Premier League winner, but this season the successful manager is having a very tough time at Anfield.
ImagoBijlow, from Rotterdam, who has recently regained his place in the Dutch national team, was in goal in Tirana. In January, he closed the door on his long-time club Feyenoord for good. It looks as though Bijlow will keep his new club, Genoa, in Serie A.
Getty Images SportFor most Feyenoord fans, Geertruida is still in contention for a place in the Dutch national team. The 20-time international left for RB Leipzig in 2024 for a whopping €20 million, but failed to make an impression there. Fortunately, Geertruida is well-regarded at Sunderland in the Premier League.
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AFPLet’s hope Trauner gets a fitting send-off in the coming months. The Austrian played his last match for Feyenoord on 18 May last year. Trauner played a vital role under Arne Slot during the title-winning season, but subsequently suffered a string of injuries.
Getty Images SportFollowing the Conference League campaign, Senesi moved to Bournemouth, his current club, for €15 million. As a three-time international for world champions Argentina, he has now played over a hundred Premier League matches. At the end of this season, he will be looking to move up a division on a free transfer.
ImagoMany Feyenoord fans were disappointed to see Malacia suddenly join rivals PSV last season. The Rotterdam-born left-back made a dream move to Manchester United for €15 million, but has been sidelined for years. Malacia’s contract at Old Trafford expires this summer, and his next move will be crucial.
ImagoThe most consistent player to have left Feyenoord is Aursnes. The Rotterdam club have so far received €13 million for the Norwegian, a sum that could rise to €15 million through bonuses. This season, the midfielder will play his 200th match for Benfica. However, Aursnes ended his international career at a relatively young age, as he wanted to focus more on his club career and private life.
AFPThe man who steered Feyenoord through the qualifying rounds in 2021 has been under contract in Eindhoven for years. With PSV, Til has won no fewer than six Dutch titles in recent years. A seventh is set to be added to that tally shortly.
GETTYKökçü, from Haarlem, was by far the most talented player in this squad. Feyenoord sold him to Benfica for €29.7 million. He is now living his dream as captain of his childhood club, Besiktas. In addition, the playmaker has already made 48 international appearances for Turkey. He may well be in with a chance of becoming the country’s record international.
Getty Images SportNelson, who is on loan from Arsenal, is still owned by the Gunners, but has spent the last few years on loan at Fulham and Brentford. At the latter club, he has mainly been on the bench this season. The Englishman has a contract with the Premier League leaders until mid-2027.
ImagoThe top scorer of the European campaign went on to play for Genk, Cremonese and Rangers following his heroic season at Feyenoord. Last summer, Dessers was signed by Panathinaikos, but he has been struggling with a serious injury for months.
Getty Images SportAfter Feyenoord earned €25 million from Sinisterra by selling him to Leeds United, the Colombian moved to Bournemouth a year later. Due to a string of injuries, the winger never really made his mark in the Premier League. Last summer, Sinisterra joined Cruzeiro on loan, but due to another injury, he has only played 68 minutes so far.
