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Ruud Gullit Reflects on Pivotal Football Choices

5/6/2025

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Ruud Gullit opened up about his formative years in football, sharing how a cold phone call led him to turn down Ajax at just fifteen. Instead, he found a warm embrace at HFC Haarlem before stepping up to Feyenoord, where he began his journey with a major club. Throughout his career, Gullit remained dedicated to uplifting underdog teams.

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Story summary

Ruud Gullit opened up about his formative years in football, sharing how a cold phone call led him to turn down Ajax at just fifteen. Instead, he found a warm embrace at HFC Haarlem before stepping up to Feyenoord, where he began his journey with a major club. Throughout his career, Gullit remained dedicated to uplifting underdog teams.