With Cape Town City-linked manager Andries Ulderink having now landed a new job in Belgium, the Dutch coach has admitted he wouldn't have joined any other club at this time.
Last month, SABC reported that Ulderink was the firm favourite to take over the reins at Cape Town City after they parted ways with Erik Tinkler and named Muhsin Ertugral as interim coach for the remainder of the season.
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Just days after reports of Ulderink's planned appointment surfaced, the Dutchman was spotted in attendance during CT City's 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows on 5 February at Athlone Stadium.
However, on Tuesday this week, Ulderink was announced as the new head coach of Royal Antwerp for the remainder of the 2024/25 Belgian Pro League season.
This move has since cast a bit of doubt over Ulderink's potential future at CT City, and the 55-year-old has now explained his decision to accept a job in Belgium's top flight.
"Let's first see how it goes," Ulderink told De Gerlander.
"I left Rangers FC in Scotland in January, where I was assistant coach, because of my home situation.
"However, I still had a contract. When Antwerp contacted me on Monday, I said that they had to talk to Rangers first. They reached an agreement.
"I don't think I would have joined many other clubs in the meantime. But I've had a great time here and it feels a bit like coming home."
Ulderink's first match for Antwerp will be against Gent on Sunday, 9 March. His new side currently sits fifth in the Belgian top division.
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