Netherlands national team manager Ronald Koeman has rejected a request from midfielder Quinten Timber to leave the training camp in Zeist to attend the Champions League final in Budapest, Hungary.
Koeman announced the decision on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, during a press conference ahead of the team's friendly against Algeria.
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He emphasized the importance of adhering to the squad assembly schedule as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Quinten Timber, who plays for Olympique Marseille, had hoped to travel to Budapest to support his brother, Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, in the European final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal lost the match on penalties.
When asked by journalist Noa Vahle if the midfielder had requested to attend the final, Koeman responded with surprise.
"Of Quinten Timber asked if he could watch the Champions League final? Yes, he asked.
But I said no," Koeman stated.
The manager explained that international duties require the squad to remain together in Zeist. He instructed the player to let other family members attend the match instead.
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"I told him to leave the visit to the rest of the family. He understood that.
Do I understand his request? Well, on one hand yes, on the other hand no," Koeman added.
Koeman acknowledged the personal desire to support a sibling at a major final but stressed that maintaining group cohesion is the priority.
"You come together as a group.
I understand you want to be there as a brother, but he understood that I did not allow it," he said.
According to meemetoranje.
nl, Jurrien Timber recently recovered from a two-month groin injury and played 54 minutes as a substitute in Budapest.
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He is scheduled to join the Netherlands camp on Thursday, missing the friendly against Algeria on Wednesday.
