"With his reputation and exposure Ruud Gullit will mean a lot for our candidacy," Harry Been, CEO of the HollandBelgium Bid, was quoted as saying on the Dutch FA's official website (www.knvb.nl).
"Gullit has an enormous football background and knowledge of matters to which we can use.
"During the presentation in Cape Town in December Gullit proved himself as a tremendous ambassador, who has faith in our chances and is committed."
Soccer's world governing body FIFA is due to announce the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in December 2010.
