Sam Kersten

Central Defender - Twente
8 Feb 2029
Thursday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 3 Transfers Relations Events 118 Awards Matches History

Events

118

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Worried by competition from a new signing Juan Pablo Díaz

    Serious
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  4. Window closed with no move

  5. Worried by competition from a new signing Marc Nielsen

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  6. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  7. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  8. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  9. Praised by the manager after a strong cup-tie display

    Minor
    Cause
    A cup-tie performance carries extra weight in the eyes of the staff. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  11. Taylor Booth, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  12. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. He has said it out loud: Better players around him

    Mind

  14. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  15. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  16. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  17. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  18. He has said it out loud: To stay here

    Mind

  19. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  21. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  22. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  23. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  24. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  25. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  26. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  27. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  28. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  29. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  30. Worried by competition from a new signing Marnon Busch

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  31. He got what he wanted: First-team football

    Mind

  32. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  33. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind

  35. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  36. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  37. Window closed with no move

  38. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  39. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  40. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  41. He has started to want: Better players around him

    Mind

  42. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board

  43. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed

    Mind

  44. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Berghuis Justin

  45. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  46. Squad status changed

  47. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  48. Returning loanee is competing for his place Tristan Gooijer

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  49. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Promised playing time by manager

  51. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  52. Promised playing time by manager

  53. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  54. Promised playing time by manager

  55. Worried by competition from a new signing Tristan Gooijer

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  56. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  57. Promised playing time by manager

  58. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  59. Promised playing time by manager

  60. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  61. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  62. Promised playing time by manager

  63. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  64. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  65. Promised playing time by manager

  66. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  67. Promised playing time by manager

  68. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  69. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  70. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  71. Promised playing time by manager

  72. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  73. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  74. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  75. Promised playing time by manager

  76. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  77. Promised playing time by manager

  78. Worried by competition from a new signing Diyae Jermoumi

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  79. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  80. Promised playing time by manager

  81. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  82. Promised playing time by manager

  83. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  84. Promised playing time by manager

  85. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  86. Promised playing time by manager

  87. He has started to want: Out, anywhere

    Mind

  88. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  89. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  90. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  91. Promised playing time by manager

  92. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  93. Promised playing time by manager

  94. He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing

    Mind

  95. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  96. Worried by competition from a new signing Riyaaz Koopstadt

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  97. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  98. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  99. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  100. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  101. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  102. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  103. Worried by competition from a new signing Lars Wolke

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  104. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  105. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  106. Built a stronger partnership with Brian van den Boogaard

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  107. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  108. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  109. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  110. He has come to believe: A close friend

    Mind

  111. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them

    Mind

  112. He has made a formal demand: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  113. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  114. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y

  115. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y

  116. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Heerenveen → Twente · 2.6M

  117. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $612.9K/y

  118. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $612.9K/y
    Who
    Berghuis Luuk