Two of Australia's best players have found game time hard to come by in the Netherlands
When PSV coach Mark van Bommel came calling for Socceroos duo Aziz Behich and Trent Sainsbury in pre-season last year, it seemed like an ideal reunion for all three.
The Dutchman had gotten to know the defenders during the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Australia's assistant coach with both Behich and Sainsbury impressing despite the green and gold's lacklustre campaign.
After strong previous seasons in Europe, the two Socceroos were due for a new challenge and a move to the Eredivisie seemed an ideal next step when van Bommel picked up the phone.