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Fortuna Sittard eyeing up former Dutch international as new Technical Director
TL;DR
Fortuna Sittard is in advanced talks to appoint former Dutch international Joris Mathijsen as their new Technical Director. He will replace Americo Branco, who is leaving the club at the end of the season after three years.
Fortuna Sittard eyeing up former Dutch international as new Technical Director
VI are reporting that Joris Mathijsen could be set for a new role in the Eredivisie. The former Dutch central defender looks set to become the new Technical Director at Fortuna Sittard. Mathijsen is currently without a club after having spent time in a similar role with other Dutch sides ADO Den Haag and Willem II. Fortuna Sittard are looking for a new man for the position after it was announced that Americo Branco would leave at the end of the season. Branco has been with Fortuna Sittard for three years but leaves by mutual consent. VI states that Mathijsen and Fortuna Sittard are in advanced stages of talks.
Mathijsen was capped over 80 times by the Dutch national team and played for a number of clubs in the Netherlands. After coming through at Willem II, the defender went on to play for AZ and Feyenoord. He also spent time abroad, with a few years in Germany at Hamburg and one season in Spain with Malaga.
Q&A
Who is Joris Mathijsen and what is his football background?
Joris Mathijsen is a former Dutch international central defender, capped over 80 times, and has played for clubs including Willem II, AZ, Feyenoord, Hamburg, and Malaga.
Why is Fortuna Sittard looking for a new Technical Director?
Fortuna Sittard is seeking a new Technical Director following the announcement that Americo Branco will leave the club by mutual consent at the end of the season.
What is the current status of Joris Mathijsen's negotiations with Fortuna Sittard?
Joris Mathijsen and Fortuna Sittard are in advanced stages of talks regarding his appointment as the new Technical Director.
