Heerenveen goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer has reacted to his own goal in the 2-2 draw against Ajax last Sunday. The young Frisian spoke with Omrop Fryslân about the match and ongoing transfer rumours from Italy.
Klaverboer was disappointed with the early 1-0 against his team, which resulted from an unfortunate action by himself. "It's not nice, but it happens," said the keeper. He admitted Ajax started stronger, but praised Heerenveen's fighting spirit. "I thought we were almost the better team in the second half."
What did Klaverboer say about Udinese's interest?
The goalkeeper has recently been linked with a potential move to Udinese. Klaverboer did not directly confirm the interest, but stated he currently sees no reason to leave SC Heerenveen. "I'm very happy here and something really special has to come along for me to just trade that in," he explained. He emphasised the value of his home situation in Friesland.
The 22-year-old shot-stopper has a contract until mid-2028 with the club, strengthening his position. According to the latest squad data, Klaverboer is a mainstay between the posts. His performances this season have contributed to Heerenveen's current eighth place in the standings.
How did the match against Ajax unfold?
The match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA started poorly for the Frisians. Within the first quarter of an hour, the home team took the lead via Klaverboer's own goal. Heerenveen grew into the game, however, and managed to equalise before half-time. In the second half, the team of manager Kees van Wonderen even took the initiative and scored to make it 1-2. Ajax eventually found an equaliser, resulting in a shared points tally.
This away fixture is part of a series of challenging matches for Heerenveen. The coming weeks feature more top encounters, as visible on the fixtures page.
What does this mean for Klaverboer's future at Heerenveen?
The rumours about Udinese show the growing reputation of the youth product. His current contract provides the club with financial security and negotiating power. Klaverboer himself does not seem eager to leave soon. He cited his connection to the region and the club as key reasons to stay.
His development is a positive sign for Heerenveen's youth policy. Klaverboer has been the starting goalkeeper in every league match this season. His consistency is vital for the team's defensive stability, which is reflected in the stats. The upcoming transfer windows will reveal whether the interest from Italy materialises into a concrete offer or if he will continue to guard the goal at Abe Lenstra for years to come.
