Former Tottenham and Ajax midfielder Steven Bergwijn was delighted with his winning Al Ittihad debut on the weekend.
Bergwijn made an assist as Al Ittihad thrashed Al Wehda 7-1, with Karim Benzema hitting a hat-trick.
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He later heaped praise on the home support: “What they do is madness. They seriously cheer for ninety minutes. I feel at home here.
"Thank you for including me in your family. Before I came, I tried to listen to the songs. I don't understand the language, but I watch the fans on YouTube and that's great."
Asked about the criticism he's received from Holland coach Ronald Koeman, Bergwijn added: “Maybe he should come and have a look first and only then talk.”