Feyenoord can definitively take over Cole Bassett for an amount of 1.5 million euros, reports 1908. The Rotterdammers rent the talented American for a season and a half from Colorado Rapids and have also negotiated a purchase option.
Bassett signed his contract in De Kuip on Thursday. The acquisition also spoke with trainer Arne Slot. “We spoke today at the training complex. And he knows the US national team coach personally. I think they used to play together at PEC Zwolle. That is of course a nice connection which also helps to build a bond. When I come back to America, national coach Gregg Berhalter will know exactly what I can do here under Arne Slot.
“Everyone speaks highly of the trainer,” the midfielder continues in conversation with Feyenoord Media. “They all say he is tactically very strong. He is one of the smartest trainers in the Netherlands. I look forward to working with him.” Bassett will not be part of the match selection for the away game against NEC pending his work permit this weekend. The acquisition will play with shirt number 19 in the coming months.
