N.E.C. Nijmegen and director of football Rini Coolen have decided to end their partnership immediately. Coolen joined N.E.C. Nijmegen on June 1, 2025. In the past period, the club and director of football have jointly determined that ending the partnership is the best solution for both parties. Director of football Rini Coolen: “I look back on my period at N.E.C. with gratitude and the people I have met within and around the club. I wish N.E.C., the staff, supporters, and everyone who loves the club all the best for the future.” N.E.C. thanks Coolen for his commitment and involvement in the club and wishes him all the best for his future career. N.E.C. will now appoint a new director of football to lead the club into the future.