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.
Instagram / @wesleysneijderJessey Sneijder, the son of Dutch icon Wesley, has signed his first pro deal[/caption]
The midfielder will turn out for Utrecht’s youth team in the Dutch second tierInstagram / @jesseysneijder_
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 first marriage to ex-wife Ramona Streekstra, but has a half-brother called Xess from his dad’s second marriage to Yolanthe Cabau – who Sneijder divorced in 2019.
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.
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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.
GettyJessey is the only child from Sneijder’s first marriage and has a half-brother called Xess[/caption]
Getty Images – GettyHis dad won the Treble with Inter Milan in 2010[/caption]
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.”
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