Football
Why experienced players in their thirties like Cillessen, Hateboer, and Schenkeveld struggle to find new clubs
Veteran footballers Jasper Cillessen, Hans Hateboer, and Bart Schenkeveld remain without clubs due to the sport's increasing economic focus on youth. Clubs prioritize younger players with higher transfer potential and lower salary demands, viewing experienced thirty-somethings as less financially viable. While Hateboer and Mark Diemers returned to former teams after failed searches for better opportunities, others like Cillessen and Schenkeveld face high salary expectations that many Eredivisie clubs cannot meet. The trend toward younger squads is driven by stricter financial rules and a desire to develop assets for profit, leaving seasoned professionals with fewer options despite their expertise.
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