Michael de Leeuw has given up the hope of a Chinese adventure. The top scorer from FC Groningen was this month about switching to Jiangsu Sainty, but the Chinese club could not deliver the required bank guarantee to Groningen. “ This is not ,” said Lion Sunday after the match against FC Utrecht (2-2). “ The transfer period is indeed still open, but I will not assume that I’m leaving. ”

 

The 28-year-old shadow striker feels ready for a foreign adventure. “ I’ve been working a lot in the winter, but it seems not to proceed. However, it is a joy to play for Groningen. This is a nice club and we have a good team. My focus is again fully Groningen. “

 

This concentration showed Lion against FC Utrecht. Shortly after he made peace with a header his tenth goal of the season. It meant all his seventh goal with his head.