Givairo Read has become one of the Netherlands\u2019 most watched teenagers after a string of creative displays for Feyenoord. Scouts from Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have taken note of his composed and creative performances, according to De Telegraaf.<\/p>\n
The Amsterdam-born full back made headlines in March when he became the youngest player to register three assists in a single Eredivisie match this century, supplying a unique hat-trick of assists against FC Twente. Since the start of last season Read has created nine league goals for teammates, including three from 10 appearances already this season.<\/p>\n
Interest from Bayern has been palpable inside the Feyenoord dressing room. \u201cYes, jokes are being made,\u201d Read admitted this weekend. \u201cThey suddenly talk German to me and stuff. But that\u2019s nice to see.\u201d He was clear about his priorities amid transfer speculation. \u201cIt does not distract me, you know,\u201d he insisted. \u201cI\u2019m comfortable with Feyenoord and my development here is the only thing in my head.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read\u2019s statistical profile underlines why top clubs are monitoring him. Over the last year his per-90 output includes 0.34 assists (99th percentile), 0.22 expected assists (xA, 97th), 1.3 chances created (81st), 0.23 through balls (98th) and 2.8 touches in the opposition box (93rd). Data via FBref . Correct as of Nov. 3, 2025.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot, the current Liverpool boss and the coach who gave Read his Champions League debut during his final year at Feyenoord, offered praise at the time. \u201cRead also has a number of qualities that I like,\u201d he said at the time. \u201cFast footwork. [He is] also not afraid to play, which is important when you have to go to De Kuip.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read\u2019s development has also been overseen by Robin van Persie, who managed Feyenoord\u2019s youth team and is now the senior head coach at Rotterdam. Van Persie promoted Read into the first-team leadership group. \u201cThe manager has also told me he has a lot of confidence in me,\u201d Read told assembled media while linking up with the Netherlands U21 team in September. \u201cI feel honoured to be the third captain. It gives me a lot of confidence; I dare to take more risks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Where Read would fit at Arsenal is unclear given Jurri\u00ebn Timber\u2019s form and Ben White\u2019s presence, but Mikel Arteta has demonstrated a willingness to stockpile young talent, as with the summer signing of Cristhian Mosquera.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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