With speculation in the Daily Star that both Arsenal and Manchester United are looking into signing PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer, here’s a look at five facts fans of both clubs should know about the highly-rated Dutchman…
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1) Became a star at 16
A hot prospect from a very young age, Georginio Wijnaldum first broke onto the scene during his time with Feyenoord, being handed his debut at the age of just 16 years and 148 days, becoming the club’s youngest ever player and also being named Man of the Match for that game. Interestingly, it was current Southampton manager Ronald Koeman who was in charge at the club at that time, giving the midfielder a chance in the first-team to great effect.