Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Steven Berghuis has apologised after he appeared to strike a fan following their 3-1 loss at FC Twente on Sunday that ended their dire season on a low notice.
In a video circulating on social media, Berghuis is seen lashing out at what seems to be a Twente supporter in entrance of the Ajax workforce bus earlier than an official intervened.
“I regret my actions, I should not have done this,” the 31-year-old Berghuis mentioned in a press release. “After every away game, we get a lot of treats thrown at us at the bus while we take time out to sign autographs for fans.
“I’m used to it by now, but people think they can just shout anything. My reaction doesn’t solve anything, I get that. It’s not good, I have an exemplary role as a player of Ajax.”
The Dutch worldwide joined Ajax from Feyenoord in the beginning of the 2021-22 season in a transfer that prompted controversy within the Netherlands because of the intense rivalry between the golf equipment.
Ajax completed the present marketing campaign in third place within the Eredivisie, exterior the 2 Champions League qualification spots for the primary time since 2009.
League champions Feyenoord, who completed 13 factors forward of Ajax, have certified for the group stage, whereas second-placed PSV Eindhoven will play within the third qualifying spherical of Europe’s elite membership competitors.
Ajax certified for the Europa League playoff spherical.
