Huntelaar returns to football

Just a few months after ending his professional playing career at the age of 37, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar begins a new career in the world of football. The Vitesse de la Eredivisie have announced that the Dutchman will carry out an internship as coach of the U21 team. As reported by the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, this trial period, which will last until the winter holidays, will serve Huntelaar as a litmus test to see if his future is on the bench.

Former PSV, Ajax, Real Madrid or Schalke 04 player thus joins the coaching staff of Nicky Hofs, former Vitesse and Feyenoord player. However, the choice of Vitesse U21 as a team in which to test has other reasons as well. And is that the son of the former striker for the Netherlands national team plays in the lower ranks of Vitesse. Huntelaar, who had a brief step from amateurism after announcing his retirement, seems to finally opt for the benches.