N.E.C. Nijmegen signs Dusan Tadić and number 10 changes
N.E.C. Nijmegen officially announced on Sunday that Dusan Tadić has joined on a two‑year deal. The 37‑year‑old forward immediately takes the reserved number 10, meaning Tjaronn Chery, who wore the shirt last season, must find a new number.
What exactly happened?
The club posted a photo on its official channels showing Tadić clearly wearing number 10. In a press release N.E.C. confirmed the Serbian winger arrives on a free transfer after his contract with Ajax expired. Chery, who has held the number since the previous season, now needs an alternative; an official statement on that will follow.
Why does this matter for N.E.C. Nijmegen?
Tadić brings years of experience from both the Eredivisie and the Champions League. His presence could give N.E.C. an extra boost in the Champions League qualifying rounds, where the club is competing this season. The number‑10 saga also echoes a similar episode at Ajax in 2018, when Hakim Ziyech had to surrender his shirt.
What’s next?
Chery’s exact new shirt choice is still unknown, but the club is working on a solution before the new season starts. Tadić is expected to start in the lineup from the first league match, and his impact on the attack is already widely anticipated. Fans can look forward to a season with both the Champions League and Eredivisie promising exciting moments.
