He already received a standing ovation when he warmed up, but after 81 minutes it was really enjoyable. No supporter remained in his seat when Ibrahim Afellay entered the field. After almost ten seasons, the captain made his comeback as a PSV player.
No words
"Finally, goosebumps, I have no words for this," were Afellay's first words on FOX Sports, after the lap of honor Afellay walked with his teammates after the 5-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard. "It was an incredibly emotional moment for me. I've been getting nothing but heat recently. Everyone owed it to me so much. Of course the results were not up to it, but what everyone gave me today the supporters in front, pooh, I have no words for that."
Stoke City
Two years ago, Ibi last played an official game. On behalf of Stoke City against Chelsea. "I rose from the dead so to speak. I was really written off. Of course sometimes I played a friendly game, but no official game for two years. I'm so happy to play again."