Pruijn, who coached the 24-year-old Zimbabwean at the Urban Warriors, says Billiat has done enough this season to prove he has what it takes to compete at a higher level.
“He has developed 100 percent – not just under me, but under the guidance of different coaches – and he is still improving in the last two seasons with Sundowns,” Pruijn tells NewsDay.
“Billiat is a naturally talented player; he was gifted from birth. I’m not sure which academy he came from in Zimbabwe, but for sure they fine-tuned him a little bit better other than the natural talent he had.
“When he came to Ajax he was the player who could make a difference in the team, but he was still lacking a lot of habits that are needed for the European level,” he adds.
Pruijn believes Billiat’s style could be suited for a club such as Ajax Amsterdam.
“Khama is one of the best or maybe the best I think in his age category in Zimbabwe, but to make it into a club like Ajax and become a regular starter he needs to improve just like [Thulani ]Serero when he joined.”
The Dutch coach was in Zimbabwe this past weekend on a scouting mission.