What happened?

Curaçao national team coach Remko Bicentini hopes to convince Jürgen Locadia to choose the Caribbean island nation. Locadia was born to a Curaçao family and has an alternative.

Why is this important for Curaçao?

Curaçao can use Locadia, thinks Bicentini. If you want to perform at a tournament like the Gold Cup, you need guys with a certain baggage, who are used to playing at a certain level.

What comes next?

In April 2017, Locadia stated that it was 'not an option', but now a international career with Curaçao seems like a serious option. Despite Brighton paying sixteen million euros to take Locadia from PSV in January 2018, he has to settle for substitute appearances.

DateEvent
April 2017Locadia states that an international career is 'not an option'
January 2018Brighton pays sixteen million euros to take Locadia from PSV
November 2015Danny Blind selects Locadia for a friendly match against Germany