He must go down as West Ham’s most improved player in 2026 with a tally of six goals in seven games. Eyecatching wing work and a breathtaking turn of speed has announced Crysencio Summerville’s return to full fitness and form to match and he’s certainly been catching the eye of many club suitors – along with two international sides vying for his affections.
Of dual nationality, West Ham’s speedster is eligible to represent both Suriname and Holland and it seems the Dutch are agonising about being slow off the mark to cement his place in their international senior side.
Despite him playing for just about every Netherlands age group team, it is apparent Suriname are out to poach him.
According to sportwitness.co.uk Ronald Koemans’ Dutch side may already be too late:
“Ronald Koeman has received a warning to act quickly to prevent the Netherlands from losing West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville…..
In the background are Suriname, who he’s also eligible for, to push for him to change allegiance officially for the World Cup. That would be a shame, according to [journalist] Driessen, who is a big fan.
“He’s a player who’s doing fantastically at West Ham; he scores goals like crazy. Koeman has to look at that, and you shouldn’t just let him go,” he said. [Fellow Journalist] Kapteijns, though, believes it may be too late for any effort.
“It will be too late; he’s already made his choice for Suriname,” he added.
“If he makes the play-offs, he’ll simply go to the World Cup. He’ll make his debut in March when Suriname plays against Bolivia and perhaps Iraq.”
Having last played for the Netherlands at u21 level five years ago, on first impression you’d expect Summerville to pick the Dutch option: However there may well be resentment at having been ‘ignored’ for years and the Suriname option is an intriguing one.
It will be fascinating watching developments for West Ham’s gem over the coming weeks when squads are announced ahead of the March International friendlies.
Bonds, Noble and Antonio to name but a few. Talents ignored by England. Often mentioned but never quite making into the manager of the month’s squad.
Other journeymen get 50+ caps.
Hopefully Summerville will be rewarded with a Netherlands’ call-up.
Unless he has a deep-seated affiliation with Suriname, as opposed to just a small book with their name on the front, I cannot see why a footballer in the prime of his career would not opt for Holland, given their stature, chances of success and proximity to the UK…
Much better for the Hammers too…
Just keep doing your thing, Crys, and Koeman will wake up.