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Ex-Pompey youngster a free agent after being Dutch top-flight regular

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Josh Flint, the rejected former Pompey kid who is now a regular in the Eredivisie, is about to embark on a new phase of his career. The gifted 23-year-old is leaving The Kras Stadion after four seasons. He made 27 appearances for FC Volendam in the Dutch top flight this season. Following his side’s relegation and contract expiration, the converted center defender will leave. For Volendam, he made 42 appearances in all and assisted them in 2022 to win promotion back to the Eredivisie for the first time in 13 years. “I want to thank everyone @fcvolendam for the past 4 years, it’s been a pleasure to play for this club and I wish everyone the best for the future,” the former attacking midfielder wrote on Instagram to confirm his departure.

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After showing himself in Holland, Flint will have no shortage of offers from domestic and international parties. In fact, supporters on social media on this side of the Channel have already praised him for their clubs to sign before the summer transfer window opens. It is unclear, though, if he returns home. The former student at Crookhorn School played for non-league Bogor for 21 appearances until being enticed to Volendam in the summer of 2020 by former Blues trainee Duncan Pratt. Flint had just made two appearances for Kenny Jackett’s team in the EFL Trophy before being let go by Pompey for the second time in January 2020.Volendam's relegation was confirmed following their defeat to Ajax at the beginning of May
Volendam’s relegation was confirmed following their defeat to Ajax at the beginning of May

The season ticket holder for Fratton Park had been a member of the team since he was eight years old. “I had a good talk with Kenny Jackett, who indicated that the path to Pompey’s first-team was maybe a bit too big and they wouldn’t be offering another agreement,” he stated in an interview with The News last year.

Though unpleasant to hear, it makes perfect sense in retrospect. In fact, it provided me with the chance to develop both personally and as a player.

The manager was correct when he said that I probably needed another two to three years to mature before I could play football with the first team on a full-time basis at that level. I’m unable to disagree.

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