Bucket Boss wants to steal at Orange Arena

Director Jan van Merwijk underlined that before the start of the 2022/23 season, the transition can be made to a brand new football temple. ,, This means that we have at least six and a half years keep playing at De Kuip '' The cost of keeping safe and playable from the nearly 80-year-old monument be considerable. Structural 1.5 million per year, apart from occasional repairs and maintenance. ,, And as the building ages, which cost only run it. ''

Database
A duel of Orange takes on average 4 to 5 tonnes in the drawer. He is convinced 'Zeist' soon to be tempted to opt again for the Kuip as home to Orange. Given the close collaboration between the club and the stadium, Merwijk Van can have a huge database of season ticket holders and business partners. For that then provoke with special promotions at matches. ,, That does not benefit the Arena, because the stadium in Amsterdam and Ajax much looser apart. ''

Especially now that the Dutch team by missing out on the European Championship "less hot", the Football Association would rather succumb to a potential full house in Rotterdam, is his conviction. These are friendlies and qualification matches for the World Cup in 2018. Although the capacity of the Cockpit is less than that of the Arena - respectively 48 000 to 54 000 - the chance of a full house is bigger, he says.

Merwijk of no doubt or Feyenoord Stadium holds the cup final, although there also in Amsterdam to this lucrative game is angled. ,, The cup final is no concern or discussion, which is just here. ''

Most of the money
In response, a spokesman for the KNVB Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV are asked if you have interest in the 'house' of matches. However, he states in advance that the Arena is lost to most people. ,, And that simply makes the most money. ''

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