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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:24• Last update: 11:24

The competitions are over and most prizes have been distributed, so it’s time to focus on the approaching transfer summer. The transfer window officially starts in Europe on Monday 12 June and lasts until Thursday 31 August. In this blog you can read all transfers from the Netherlands and abroad at your leisure. Of course we will also keep you informed about the most high-profile transitions at home and abroad via the regular topics.

Go Ahead Eagles brings nineteen-year-old talent from Denmark
Go Ahead Eagles has strengthened itself with Jakob Breum, the team from Deventer announced on Tuesday. The nineteen-year-old winger comes over from the Danish Odense and has signed a contract for four seasons. Breum made his debut for Odense BK at the age of sixteen and played 22 games last season. He recorded one assist. He also played several youth international matches for Denmark.

Darije Kalezic left as trainer of Jong FC Utrecht
FC Utrecht has dissolved the contract of Darije Kalezic ‘in good consultation’. The coach of the U21 team still had a commitment until next summer, but may look for a new challenge. Kalezic settled down at Sportpark Zoudenbalch in the summer of 2021. In his first season, he immediately equaled the points record of Young FC Utrecht in the Kitchen Champion Division. Last season, the Utrecht reserves finished as number last with 28 points from 38 games.

“In the various conversations we had with Darije to evaluate the past season, we came to the conclusion that it is better for both parties to end the collaboration,” says technical manager Tim Gilissen. “Darije has put his heart and soul into Jong FC Utrecht, which led to equaling the points record in the first season. We would like to thank Darije for his commitment to the U21 team and wish him every success in finding a new challenge.”

Fenerbahçe brings in Ryan Kent the day after winning the Turkish Cup
Ryan Kent opts for the adventure at Fenerbahçe, the Turkish top club reported on Monday via the official channels. The English wing attacker (26) comes from Rangers, where his contract had reached its final stage. Kent signs a four-year contract with Fenerbahçe after the medical examination and will be presented to the press and public shortly. Kent had been associated with Rangers since 2019 and was in the final of the Europa League with the Scottish top club in 2021, in which Eintracht Frankfurt turned out to be too strong.

Top talent Isaja Mustapha leaves Vitesse for an adventure in Germany
Isaja Mustapha continues his career with 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, the sixteen-year-old talent announced on Instagram on Monday. This puts an end to his employment in Vitesse’s youth academy. Mustapha is a son of former professional Riga Mustapha, who also played for the team from Arnhem during his career. The striker had no complaints about interest: RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Real Mallorca and Feyenoord also hoped for his signature. After seven years of Vitesse, however, he signed with Mainz.

AS Roma brings in Houssem Aouar on a free transfer
Houssem Aouar will play for AS Roma for the next five seasons, the Italian club confirms through official channels. The attacking midfielder comes over transfer-free from Olympique Lyon, where he was the absolute taste maker for years. Aouar came to a total of 233 official games for the French club, in which he scored 41 goals and 36 assists. In Rome, Aouar takes over from Georginio Wijnaldum. Roma coach José Mourinho decided earlier this month not to exercise the option in the Dutchman’s rental contract, which means that he will return to Paris Saint-Germain.

Aouar says via the club website that he is very satisfied with his transfer. “I am very happy to sign with Roma because this is a big club with a great history. I think this is the right project for me. Roma is a huge club with great players and a unique following. I can’t wait to be on the pitch in this club’s shirt.” Aouar will play in the Italian capital with his favorite shirt number 22.

Utrecht has a bite and presents promising English talent
Adrian Blake continues his career definitively at FC Utrecht. The Domstedelingen will announce on Monday that the seventeen-year-old attacker has signed for four years in Stadium Galgenwaard. Blake could also have signed a professional contract with his previous employer Watford, but preferred a move to the Netherlands. The Englishman already made his debut in Watford’s first.

Real Madrid extend with the club’s child and make him captain
Nacho Fernández has broken open his expiring contract with Real Madrid by one year. The multifunctional defender confirms this in an interview with RTVE. Nacho, youth exponent of the Royal, represents his fourteenth season in the Madrid main force. He will start as captain, as Real was looking for a new leader after the departure of Karim Benzema.

Brahim Diaz replaces Marco Asensio at Real Madrid
Brahim Díaz will return to Real Madrid this summer, the club reported via the official channels on Saturday. The 23-year-old Spaniard has played on a rental basis for AC Milan for the past three seasons. The Royal recently said goodbye to Marco Asensio, leaving a spot for Díaz in the Madrid selection. Real has broken open the contract of the attacking midfielder annex winger and extended it until mid-2027. In addition to Asensio, Karim Benzema (now Al-Ittihad), Eden Hazard and Mariano Díaz will leave the club this summer on a free transfer.

40-year-old ‘Wrexham hero’ who returned from football retirement extends contract
Ben Foster has extended his contract with Wrexham for a year, tying him to the club until mid-2024. At the end of May, 40-year-old Foster was promoted to League Two with the Welsh club. As a result, Wrexham, which has been owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney since 2020, will be back in the Football League for the first time since 2008 next season. Foster actually retired from football in 2022. However, he returned in March this year to replace injured first-choice goalkeeper Rob Lainton. His highlight since then came on April 10, when he saved a penalty against title rivals Notts County deep in stoppage time with a 3-2 lead.

SC Cambuur takes over Yanick van Osch from Fortuna Sittard
Yanick van Osch will be under the bar at SC Cambuur for the next three seasons. The 26-year-old goalkeeper is taken over from Fortuna Sittard, where he also worked with trainer Sjors Ultee. “Despite his relatively young age, Yanick already has quite a bit of experience,” says technical director Etiënne Reijnen about the first acquisition for next season. “He is also a pretty complete keeper and also fits well with our club in terms of personality. We are happy that he has chosen our project despite the interest of several clubs.”

Marco Rente remains active in Kitchen Champion Division and signs with FC Groningen
FC Groningen has taken over Marco Rente from Heracles Almelo. The 26-year-old German was taken over from Borussia Dortmund in 2020. With Heracles, Rente relegated from the Eredivisie last year, after which promotion was immediately secured last season. Rente, however, remains active in the Kitchen Champion Division, as Groningen finished last last season and is therefore relegated. The defender will sign up until mid-2027 the Pride of the North.

Real Madrid have confirmed Fran Garcia’s return
Fran García returns to Real Madrid, the Spanish club has confirmed. The 23-year-old left back was rented out to Rayo Vallecano in 2020, to leave for that club for about two million euros a year later. Now he is being brought back for five million euros. The arrival of García cannot be seen separately from the frequent absence of Ferland Mendy, who has regularly been sidelined with injuries in recent seasons. Reinforced earlier this week the Royal already with Jude Bellingham, who comes over from Borussia Dortmund. Karim Benzema just left Madrid and signed with the Saudi Arabian Al-Ittihad.

Elton Kabangu leaves Willem II for Union Sint-Gillis
Elton Kabangu returns to his native Belgium. Willem II’s striker makes the switch to Union Sint-Gillis, where he signs a contract for three seasons. Kabangu was an important link in Willem II last season, where he became club top scorer in the Kitchen Champion Division with thirteen goals. The striker leaves Tilburg with a heavy heart.

“It feels unrealistic that I am leaving the club,” Kabangu said in a response to the club’s website. “I have been here for so long and have created such a good relationship with the people of the club. I have been through many difficult phases, but I have always felt supported. That makes my departure emotional for me. I will miss a lot of people , but especially the feeling of being here, being at home, that’s going to be hard to leave behind.”

Ibrahim Cissoko brings NEC millions with transfer to Toulouse
NEC attacker Ibrahima Cissoko makes the final switch to Toulouse. The team from Nijmegen has reached an agreement in principle with the French cup winner, as a result of which the twenty-year-old winger will play in Ligue 1 in the coming years. The sale is said to yield NEC about 2.5 million euros. Technical director Carlos Aalbers is therefore pleased with the outgoing transfer. “Ibrahim is a good example of how our club’s youth academy can make youth players better and stronger, so that they are ready for a step into professional football. From the first team they can make a nice next step. That moment is now here. We wish Ibrahim every success at his new club.” Cissoko’s good data therefore provides him with a brilliant transfer to France, according to Toulouse’s announcement video.

Rangers win nine international matches with Jack Butland
Jack Butland makes the transfer from Crystal Palace to Rangers FC on a free transfer, the Scottish top club has announced. The goalkeeper was brought to Manchester United on a rental basis by Erik ten Hag in January as a replacement for the suddenly departed Martin Dúbravka. Butland did not play for a minute and now sees his loan period end with a transfer-free transfer to Rangers. He signs a four-year contract.