N.E.C. Nijmegen secures Dusan Tadic on a two‑year contract
N.E.C. Nijmegen has officially signed 37‑year‑old Serbian forward Dusan Tadic. The deal runs until the summer of 2028, following a medical exam scheduled for Monday morning.
How did the transfer happen?
After his contract with Al‑Wahda in the United Arab Emirates expired, Tadic became a free agent. Initially, he appeared set to pursue a new deal in the UAE, but talks with club investor Marcel Boekhoorn and head coach Dick Schreuder convinced him to return to the Eredivisie. Schreuder outlined a sporting vision that attracted the veteran, despite financially richer options in the Middle East.
Why is Tadic important for N.E.C.?
Tadic brings five seasons of Dutch experience, having played for FC Groningen, FC Twente and Ajax. His presence should boost N.E.C.'s attacking options for the upcoming campaign. Technical director Carlos Aalbers had previously deemed the transfer unlikely, but the club pushed forward after the player confirmed his commitment.
What else is happening on the transfer market?
In other Eredivisie news, PSV Eindhoven halted negotiations for midfielder Kodai Sano with N.E.C. The club refused a asking price of roughly €20 million including bonuses, reports the Eindhovens Dagblad. Sano also attracted interest from Hoffenheim, which ultimately chose Belgian prospect Nathan De Cat. Additionally, AZ Alkmaar signed 21‑year‑old left‑back Sam de Grand from Lommel SK through 2030, and striker Danilo moved on a one‑year loan to Botafogo after spending last season at N.E.C.
What does this mean for the future?
With Tadic in the squad, N.E.C. Nijmegen can count on more goals and an experienced leader up front. The club now must balance retaining young talent while adding seasoned players. The next weeks will reveal whether the investment in Tadic pays off on the pitch, as the club also deals with the missed sale of Sano to PSV.
