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Willems expects PSV exit

Netherlands defender Jetro Willems has revealed he is highly likely to leave PSV before the transfer window closes.

The 22-year-old made the announcement after playing in his side's 1-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Johan Cruyff Shield on Sunday.

He only has one year remaining on his contract, with PSV reportedly demanding around €10million if they are to sell him, with the player himself recently stating that Champions League clubs from Europe's top leagues have expressed an interest.

"There are a number of clubs that have been in touch," Willems, who has also been linked with Liverpool, said to Fox Sports. 

"We are looking at my options. I don't know whether I will be gone by the time the Eredivisie season has started [on August 5], but things will be alright, I am not overly worried about that. 

"I am focused on PSV for now. We won another trophy today, silverware just keeps coming."

He added to Eindhovens Dagblad: "I have been here now for five years and will always remain committed as long as I have this shirt on.

"I am not going to do probabilities because I don't want to disappoint anyone. But it is clear that a transfer can happen."

The left-back has won the Eredivisie title in each of the last two seasons and racked up 20 caps for Netherlands since making his debut in May 2012 against Bulgaria.