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De Roon's Record-Breaking Season
Marten de Roon sets a new Serie A record for Atalanta, discusses his family life in Italy, and reflects on his career.
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Marten De RoonGianpaolo Bellini
- What record did Marten de Roon achieve?
- Marten de Roon achieved a new record of 282 Serie A matches played for Atalanta, surpassing Gianpaolo Bellini's previous record. He received congratulatory messages, including one from Bellini himself.
- What is De Roon's current status with the Dutch national team?
- While De Roon is no longer called up for the Dutch national team, he is content with his situation at Atalanta. He prioritizes his family's happiness and his successful career at the club.
- Does De Roon's record include all matches played for Atalanta? What about Bellini?
- De Roon's record only includes Serie A matches; if including cup games and other competitions, he is still 73 matches behind Bellini's all-time record. He believes this record may also be attainable in the future.
- Where does De Roon's family currently live, and what are their plans for the future?
- De Roon's family is settled in Bergamo, Italy, and his children attend Italian schools. He and his wife are happy with their life there and don't plan on returning to the Netherlands anytime soon.
- How does De Roon compare the mentality in Bergamo to his upbringing in the Netherlands?
- De Roon feels Bergamo is similar to the Dutch mentality, particularly his Rotterdam upbringing. He appreciates the hard-working atmosphere and the strong bond he has with Atalanta.