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Jan Streuer will continue at FC Twente for another year
Jan Streuer (73) will also be affiliated with FC Twente next season. He has extended his expiring contract in Enschede by one year, until July 1, 2025. Streuer was technical director of Twente between mid-2020 and mid-2023, since then he has been involved in the club's technical management.
“I really enjoy working at FC Twente and enjoy working with the people within the club. I really like the role I have and it is nice that we will be playing in Europe again with FC Twente in the new season. club is ambitious, that suits me, and I want to continue to make my contribution,” Streuer said on the club website.
Ruud Vormer retires as a football player
Ruud Vormer is ending his playing career after eighteen seasons of professional football. The four-time international made his debut with AZ in the 2006/07 season and is now hanging up his boots after his last season with Zulte Waregem.
In the Netherlands, Vormer played for AZ, Roda JC and Feyenoord. The midfielder played for Club Brugge the longest. In 2018, he was elected footballer of the year in the Belgian competition.
Espanyol back in LaLiga
Espanyol succeeded on Sunday in being promoted to the highest level in Spain. In two games, the Barcelona club was too strong for Real Oviedo 2-1, making their return to LaLiga a fact. Captain Javi Puado crowned himself the hero of the evening by scoring both goals.
Wales fires national coach Rob Page after 3.5 years
Rob Page has been sacked as Wales coach. The 49-year-old Welshman has been at the helm of the national team since the end of 2020, the first year and a half of which was on an interim basis. Page led Wales to the round of 16 at the 2020 European Championship and qualified the country for a World Cup for the first time in 64 years. However, Wales failed to qualify for this summer's European Championship after Poland was too strong in the play-offs on penalties. This ultimately led to his dismissal. It is not yet known who will succeed him.
Steve Cooper new manager of Leicester City
Leicester City has appointed a successor to Enzo Maresca, who left for Chelsea, in Steve Cooper. The 44-year-old manager has signed a contract until mid-2027 the foxes.
The Welshman was fired from Nottingham Forest at the end of December, after playing 107 games there. “I am extremely proud to be appointed as the new manager of Leicester City,” Cooper said on the English website.
“This is a fantastic club with a rich history and passionate supporters. I am excited to be working with such a talented group of players and look forward to achieving our goals in the Premier League.”
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