Cody Gakpo’s recent news is a personal tragedy: his partner announced that their unborn son died during pregnancy, and reports say Gakpo has chosen to stay with the Netherlands squad while asking for privacy.

What happened

  • His partner, Noa van der Bij, shared that their baby boy died during pregnancy.
  • Reports say the baby had been due in October.
  • The Dutch FA said Gakpo would remain with the team and respect for the family’s privacy was requested.

Current context

  • He is still with the Netherlands at the tournament, rather than leaving the squad.
  • Coverage also notes that he had been in strong form for the Netherlands recently.

In brief

This is not a performance or transfer issue right now; it’s a deeply personal family loss.