Adil Ramzi will become trainer/coach of PSV U21 this summer. The 44-year-old former professional succeeds Ruud van Nistelrooij as the person in charge on the bench of the Eindhoven pledges. "I am proud to be in charge of a professional football team next season. I am ready for this responsibility," responded the 37-time Moroccan international.
Construction
Ramzi built his coaching career at PSV step by step. After an apprenticeship in 2015, he took charge of PSV under 16 himself in 2016. He also became involved with the first team as a specialist coach and as an assistant, and last season was assistant coach at PSV U21. Next season he will be on his own for the first time. "Adil is ready for that," said Director of Football Affairs John de Jong. "He has proven himself in various roles at PSV in recent years, is familiar with the philosophy of PSV Academy and the talent playing at PSV Campus De Herdgang. We trust him with the coaching of PSV U21."
Getting players ready
"I am grateful for PSV's trust," responded Ramzi, who has been chained to a two-season contract. "PSV has given me the opportunity to shape my career after football. I am grateful to the club for that. After many positive experiences in recent years, I made the choice to focus fully on this profession. I am looking forward to this new phase of my career, keeping the goal of PSV U21 in mind: to prepare as many players as possible for the A-selection. The basis for that is amply present." The filling of the full staff of PSV U21 will be announced shortly.