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FC Utrecht is actively preparing for the 2025/26 Eredivisie season, coming off a strong fourth-place finish in 2024/25. On July 11, FC Utrecht is scheduled to face South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs in a friendly at the Zoudenbalch Training Center, marking their third pre-season match as they refine tactics and combinations ahead of European qualifiers later in July^[1]^[3].

The club’s pre-season campaign includes recent matches: a 3-1 loss to FCSB and a 2-0 win over Cercle Brugge, with goals from Yoann Cathline and Mike van der Hoorn. After the Kaizer Chiefs match, Utrecht will play Belgian side Sporting Charleroi as part of their ongoing preparations^[3].

FC Utrecht has been highly active in the summer 2025 transfer window. Notable arrivals include:

Yoann Cathline from Lorient (€2.8 million)
Miguel Rodriguez from Celta Vigo (€1.25 million)
Davy van den Berg from PEC Zwolle (free agent)
Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam (€1.3 million)
Dani de Wit from Bochum
Derry Murkin from Schalke 04 (€1.2 million)
Emirhan Demircan from Bayern Munich II (free agent)
Gjivai Zechiel from Feyenoord (loan)
Jesse van de Haar from Jong FC Utrecht

Several players have also returned from loan spells, including Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund), Anthony Descotte (Charleroi), Paxten Aaronson (Eintracht Frankfurt), and Oscar Fraulo (Mönchengladbach)^[2]^[4]^[6]^[8].

In outgoing moves, some players have ended their loan stints, while others have departed following contract expirations. Additionally, Tony Varjund, the Estonian U21 striker, has extended his loan stay with FC Utrecht from FC Flora Tallinn after a promising season with Jong Utrecht and the U19 team^[5].

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