Joey Veerman has officially brought his four-and-a-half-year spell at PSV to an end, with the midfielder completing his move to Borussia Dortmund for around €22 million.

The transfer fulfils a long-standing ambition for Veerman, who had repeatedly indicated his desire to take the next step abroad. His departure has also prompted praise from former PSV midfielder Arnold Bruggink and journalist Hugo Borst.

ESPN analyst Bruggink believes Dortmund represents an outstanding opportunity for Veerman, both professionally and personally.

"A magnificent transfer. Joey is a complete package. Apart from being a footballer, he is a young man with a strong opinion, sometimes with a smile and a wink. With that, the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie loses an excellent player, but also a face", Bruggink said as quoted by PSV Inside.

Bruggink spent four years playing in Germany with Hannover 96 and believes Veerman is moving into a league capable of bringing out another level in his game.

"For him, it’s a fantastic transfer, because Borussia Dortmund is an absolutely crazy club. It’s really top for him. Where you end up, is really mind-blowing."

However, Bruggink believes the midfielder will also need to adapt to the demands of German football.

"I hope he’s given enough attention to show how well he can play football. And also that he sometimes bites his tongue."

Bruggink added: "In Germany, they generally consider Dutch people to be fairly stubborn, and they prefer them to be obedient, so then it’s better to sometimes just let something slide. I also had a habit of saying everything. You’re allowed to speak up, and that’s appreciated, but only after you’ve shown what you’re capable of."

Borst also paid tribute to the departing PSV midfielder in his Algemeen Dagblad column, focusing not only on Veerman's ability but also on his distinctive character.

"I'll miss him, Joey Veerman", Borst wrote, as relayed by PSV Inside.

"His tricks, his passes, his passing, his eye-catching technique, his profound insight. And, come on, his off-days. Or his moments of bad luck. If he failed to track back once, his direct opponent made it 1-1. His head spoke volumes then. A curse. Nobody can be more frustrated than he can."

Borst also highlighted Veerman's willingness to speak openly after matches.

"And then, after the match, he never disappointed. Always a nice little interview, with regular, solid quotes. He delivered."

Veerman will now test himself in the Bundesliga, with Borst believing he has developed sufficiently to make an impact at Dortmund.

"What a blessing that Joey Veerman is going to a real football competition," Borst wrote.

He added that Serie A could also have suited the midfielder, but believes Veerman is now ready for the demands of Germany.

"In Serie A he would have had a better chance of succeeding, but by now he has grown so much that he will stand out in the demanding Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund paid more than twenty million euros, a bargain."

For Borst, the move also represents the right kind of ambition for Veerman.

"He is going to a great club; it is a beautiful next step in his career. He is not yet three hundred kilometers away from Volendam—what more could a sensitive man want? The new national team coach will certainly give him a fair chance."

And Borst was particularly pleased that Veerman chose Dortmund rather than a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.

"Fortunately, Joey Veerman will not go on in Saudi Arabia, in the sandbox of oblivion where footballers sleepwalkingly become incredibly rich on a football pitch," he concluded.