Eredivisie Title (1988–89)

Correcting the record: PSV's 1988–89 Eredivisie title and Romário's arrival.

PSV Eindhoven won the Eredivisie title in the 1988–89 season, marking their 11th Dutch league championship overall. The team was led by Romário, who joined the club in the summer of 1988 and was present from the start of the season.

Quick Facts

Season: 1988–89
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Key player: Romário
League position: 1st
Points gained: 62 (under old system)
Top scorer: Romário (5 goals)
Historical context: 9th Eredivisie Title (11th Dutch league title overall)

Lore & Background

The 1988–89 title was part of PSV's golden era following their 1987–88 European Cup victory and seasonal treble.

Reader's Guide

This entry corrects the championship count to 11 overall Dutch league titles, notes Romário's arrival in summer 1988, and removes any reference to Marco van Basten, who never played for PSV.

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