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The Sun
5 hours ago
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- The Sun
Champions League winner's son, 18, follows dad's famous footsteps by signing first professional contract
WESLEY SNEIJDER'S son has taken his first steps into professional football after signing a senior contract with Dutch side Utrecht. Jessey Sneijder, 18, has penned a deal with the club after impressing for their academy. 4 4 He will turn out for their junior team who feature in Holland's second tier. Jessey plays in midfield, just like his old man. He is the only child from Sneijder's marriage to ex-wife Ramona Streekstra, but has a half-sister called Xess from his dad's current marriage to Yolanthe Cabau. And Jessey can't wait to lace up his boots at Utrecht in the new season. He said: 'This is a dream come true. Since joining the Utrecht academy, I've worked hard to reach this moment. 'Signing my first professional contract feels like a reward, but also the start of a new step. 'I want to continue developing and, first and foremost, play as many minutes as possible next season.' Jessey has some way to go if he wants to match his dad's achievements. Sneijder, 41, won league trophies at Ajax and Real Madrid before leading Inter Milan to Treble glory in 2010. The playmaker also starred for Galatasaray and Nice before ending his career in 2019 with Qatari side Al-Gharafa. Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers 4 4 Sneijder managed an incredible 156 goals in 575 career outings. And he also netted 31 times in 134 games for the Netherlands. Sneijder revealed his immense pride at Jessey's accomplishment. And he congratulated his son on social media, saying: 'I am so very proud of you. 'Go to Utrecht at the age of 15 and sign your first professional contract after three years! Your perseverance and will power have been rewarded.'
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Champions League winner's son follows in his legendary father's footsteps and signs first professional deal - 15 years on from dad's historic Treble win
The son of a former Champions League winner has signed his first professional deal for a club in his native Netherlands. An attacking midfielder, the 18-year-old began his career at the same academy as his famous father, DHSC, in their shared hometown of Utrecht. But after transferring to Utrecht's academy, the starlet has featured a number of times for the under-19s during the 2024-25 campaign. The player will now play for Jong FC Utrecht, the junior team of the Eredivisie side, which competes in Dutch football's second division. 'This is a dream come true,' the player said upon signing. 'Since joining the FC Utrecht Academy, I've worked hard to reach this moment. 'Signing my first professional contract feels like a reward, but also the start of a new step. I want to continue developing and, first and foremost, play as many minutes as possible with Jong FC Utrecht next season.' But Jessey Sneijder will hope this is the first step of a journey which sees him equal or even exceed the achievements of his famous father Wesley. This year marks 15 years since Sneijder helped Inter Milan secure their famous Treble under then-head coach Jose Mourinho, with the midfielder providing one of the assists in their 2-0 final against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu. Before joining the Italian giants, Sneijder had served distinguished spells at boyhood club Ajax and Real Madrid. But it was in blue and black that the Netherlands international would achieve his greatest triumph, with the star coming fourth in 2010's Ballon d'Or standings for his role in winning three major trophies in Milan. That year also saw Sneijder reach the final of the World Cup, with only one goal in extra time for Spain stopping the Oranje from bringing home the trophy. Spells at Galatasaray, Nice, and Qatari side Al-Ghafara followed for the player, who retired in 2019 to work with the club his son has signed for. Sneijder Jnr's contract will aim to keep him at the club until 2028, and his father was brimming with pride as he shared his congratulations publicly. 'I am so very proud of you,' Sneijder wrote on Instagram. 'Go to FC Utrecht at teh age of 15, and sign your first contract after three years! 'Your perseverance and willpower have been rewarded.'
San Francisco Chronicle
11 hours ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Jessey Sneijder, son of Wesley Sneijder, signs first professional contract with FC Utrecht
UTRECHT, The Netherlands (AP) — Jessey Sneijder, the son of former Dutch soccer star Wesley Sneijder, has signed his first professional contract with FC Utrecht. The Dutch side said in a statement that the 18-year-old midfielder has been signed until June 2028, with an option to extend the deal for another year. Wesley Sneijder won Serie A, the Champions League and the Italian Cup with Inter Milan in 2010. He was also part of the Netherlands team that made it to the 2010 World Cup final, losing to Spain. 'This is a dream come true,' said Jessey Sneijder. His father posted on Instagram a picture of both men holding the Utrecht jersey. 'I am so very proud of you,' Wesley Sneijder wrote. 'Go to FC Utrecht at the age of 15 and sign your first contract after three years! Your perseverance and willpower have been rewarded.'
Hamilton Spectator
11 hours ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Jessey Sneijder, son of Wesley Sneijder, signs first professional contract with FC Utrecht
UTRECHT, The Netherlands (AP) — Jessey Sneijder, the son of former Dutch soccer star Wesley Sneijder, has signed his first professional contract with FC Utrecht. The Dutch side said in a statement that the 18-year-old midfielder has been signed until June 2028, with an option to extend the deal for another year. Wesley Sneijder won Serie A, the Champions League and the Italian Cup with Inter Milan in 2010. He was also part of the Netherlands team that made it to the 2010 World Cup final, losing to Spain. 'This is a dream come true,' said Jessey Sneijder. His father posted on Instagram a picture of both men holding the Utrecht jersey. 'I am so very proud of you,' Wesley Sneijder wrote. 'Go to FC Utrecht at the age of 15 and sign your first contract after three years! Your perseverance and willpower have been rewarded.' ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Jessey Sneijder, son of Wesley Sneijder, signs first professional contract with FC Utrecht
FILE - Wesley Sneijder of The Netherlands greets fans as he walks off the pitch as he retires from international soccer after the international friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Peru at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File) UTRECHT, The Netherlands (AP) — Jessey Sneijder, the son of former Dutch soccer star Wesley Sneijder, has signed his first professional contract with FC Utrecht. The Dutch side said in a statement that the 18-year-old midfielder has been signed until June 2028, with an option to extend the deal for another year. Advertisement Wesley Sneijder won Serie A, the Champions League and the Italian Cup with Inter Milan in 2010. He was also part of the Netherlands team that made it to the 2010 World Cup final, losing to Spain. 'This is a dream come true,' said Jessey Sneijder. His father posted on Instagram a picture of both men holding the Utrecht jersey. 'I am so very proud of you,' Wesley Sneijder wrote. 'Go to FC Utrecht at the age of 15 and sign your first contract after three years! Your perseverance and willpower have been rewarded.' ___ AP soccer:
