FC Twente are entering the 2025/26 Eredivisie season amidst considerable changes, highlighted by the sale of star forward Sem Steijn, the club’s top scorer with 24 goals last season, to Feyenoord—a move expected to significantly impact their attacking strength[1].
To fill the gap, Twente have brought back experienced players Robin Pröpper and Ramiz Zerrouki, along with several other signings: Kristian Hlynsson (Ajax), Stav Lemkin (Shakhtar Donetsk), Thomas van den Belt (Feyenoord), and Guilherme Peixoto (Benfica U23)[1]. Key departures besides Steijn include Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Alfons Sampsted (Birmingham City), Carel Eiting (Omonia Nicosia), Younes Taha (Groningen), Julien Mesbahi (FC Emmen), and Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta Rotterdam for €0.5 million)[1][3].
Twente finished sixth last season under coach Joseph Oosting, missing out on European competition after losing in the Europa Conference League play-offs to AZ Alkmaar[1]. This year, the club’s focus must shift to domestic success, especially with an estimated €10 million made available from Steijn’s transfer, raising questions about whether further investment in attack will be made[1].
The transfer window remains open until September 2, 2025, offering time for potential additions or sales[3]. Currently, Twente’s matches show a difficult start, sitting sixteenth in the Eredivisie standings with two losses from two games and a goal difference of -3[5][6]. This slow opening puts additional pressure on coach Joseph Oosting to find solutions and integrate new signings quickly.
Looking ahead, fan expectations are tempered by recent results and significant player turnover, but there remains cautious optimism that experienced arrivals and tactical adjustments could help Twente regain a competitive posture as the season progresses[1].
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