Ronald Koeman, head coach of the Dutch national team, reacted to national team player Memphis Depay’s words of support for convicted Spartak midfielder Quincy Promes. His words are quoted De Telegraaf.
“I wouldn’t do this myself. I didn’t talk to Memphis about it. Sometimes you can make your life a little easier by not doing these things. This causes disgust and criticism. I think you should keep it as far away from you as possible. They are friends and it is quite possible that he will do this, but of course it is a sensitive issue,” Koeman said.
Promes was arrested in the UAE on March 13. Before this, he was under house arrest.
On February 14, an Amsterdam court sentenced Promes to six years in prison for cocaine trafficking. The hearing of the case was held on January 24, and the prosecutor’s office requested that Promesa be sentenced to 9 years in prison. On 16 February, the Dutchman was placed on the international wanted list. He also has a prison sentence of 1.5 years for stabbing.
On March 1, journalist Ivan Karpov reported that Promes was detained in Dubai due to an accident. Promes fled the scene of the accident.
Previously reportedHe said a criminal case could be filed against Promes in Russia.