Nilis enters family business at PSV
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Arne Nilis has followed in his father's footsteps with the Belgian teenager inking a three-year contract with PSV Eindhoven, where Luc Nilis once shone.
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The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has joined PSV, where his father works as a striking coach, from Belgian side KRC Genk. He said: "This feels a bit like a second home. For six years I came here to watch my dad play. I find the mentality of the people and the fans fantastic." Luc Nilis, 41, scored 110 Eredivisie goals in 164 games for PSV between 1994 and 2000. The 56-times Belgian international then moved to Aston Villa FC but made just three appearances in England before a broken leg ended his career. He too had started out with Genk before an early transfer to Anderlecht where he made his name. Dutch champions PSV begin their 2008/09 UEFA Champions League campaign in the group stage.