Happybunny - Strootman - is he a player along the lines of Carrick?
Cheers,
OW
Kevin Strootman is a product of the Youth team of Sparta Rotterdam.
Played for Utrecht, but never was happy, then moved to PSV in 2011 and on to International duty also in 2011.
He has been very good with PSV, but misses really big match experience because Dutch club teams no longer preform well enough.
He has scored 7 goals since joining PSV, for a central mid fielder it's not bad.
This from a Dutch Newspaper earlier this year (De Telegraaf)
When interest was shown by clubs from the Premiere League.
And although PSV coach Dick Advocaat would like to keep hold of Strootman, he admits a move away from the Eredivisie this summer should happen if he is to progress his career.
"For PSV it would be good if he stays, but for Strootman himself it's better to leave," Advocaat told De Telegraaf.
"He's the reserve captain of the Dutch national squad and PSV will make another step next season.
"This guy fits everywhere. He's a fantastic player because he knows exactly what his qualities are."
He added: "[He would be good for] Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, but I think he's also good enough for Manchester City and Manchester United.
"Strootman is nothing less than Gareth Barry. He's a very useful player for every team.
Especially when he's surrounded by better players."
He has a useful pass but needs a little to much time on the ball, he will get better. He is still only 23, he is definitely not a finished product, some work is still required.
I do hope that this goes some way to answering your question.
