Feyenoord’s Eredivisie winner Quilindschy Hartman is aware of the ‘crazy’ pace of his progress with Premier League duo Burnley and West Ham United now interested.
Speaking to Voetbal International, the 21-year-old left-back points out that, if things had worked out differently, he could have left De Kuip for Excelsior just 12 months ago.
You can probably call it a ‘sliding doors’ moment. Hartman missed out on a return to his former employers during the summer of 2022, and found himself lifting the Eredivisie trophy into the Rotterdam sky a year later.
Hartman wasn’t even a regular in the Feyenoord XI until November. By the time the season came to an end, however, he was one of the first names on Arne Slot’s team sheet; his aggression and acceleration at both ends of the pitch ensuring Hartman played a major role as Feyenoord ended their six year wait for domestic glory.
And, by his own admission, reports linking him with a £17 million move to Burnley or West Ham is something Hartman would not have even dreamed of back in 2022.
Burnley and West Ham keen on Quilindschy Hartman
“Only, last year I was almost at Excelsior,” Hartman beams. “(Considering that) it’s crazy to talk about the Premier League right now.”
According to Rotterdam-based publication 1908, Burnley are willing to meet Feyenoord’s £17 million asking price. Vincent Kompany’s side have turned to the Netherlands U21 international while growing frustrated in their pursuit of fellow Dutchman Ian Maatsen, who appears to have a future at Chelsea after impressing Mauricio Pochettino in pre-season.
Hartman, however, is keen to keep his cards close to his chest.
“You see, if you’re young and you’re doing well, (suitors) will come,” he adds. “We’re going to see what’s going to happen.”
West Ham are also keen.
A move to the London Stadium, however, could depend on whether Aaron Cresswell stays or goes; a move to Wolves now in doubt for the veteran full-back.
