Ricardo Pepi’s impressive loan spell in the Dutch Eredivisie has not only caught the eye of PSV, but has reportedly caught the eye of league champions Feyenoord as well.
Feyenoord is interested in adding Pepi on a permanent move from German Bundesliga club Augsburg, Dutch outlet NOS reported Sunday. CBS Sports also confirmed the latest news involving Pepi, stating that Feyenoord has opened talks with Augsburg over a deal.
PSV has previously shown interest in Pepi, who concluded his loan spell with FC Groningen on Sunday.
Pepi, 20, led FC Groningen with 13 goals scored in all competitions for the relegated side. 12 of his goals came in league play, but FC Groningen couldn’t avoid the drop to the Dutch second tier.
A former FC Dallas academy product, Pepi scored 16 goals in 59 MLS appearances with FC Dallas before moving to Augsburg in January 2022. Pepi made four appearances for Augsburg last summer before earning a loan move to Groningen for continued playing time and development.
Pepi’s contract with FC Augsburg is set to run until June 2026.
Pepi was not part of the USMNT’s 2022 World Cup squad last fall but did feature for Anthony Hudson’s squad during Concacaf Nations League action last March.
Feyenoord clinched the Eredivisie table by seven points over PSV and will return to UEFA Champions League action next season.