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FC Utrecht continue their impressive run in the 2025-26 season, recently securing their return to European football after a 14-year absence by qualifying for the UEFA Europa League play-offs. The club sealed qualification with a strong performance against Servette, winning the tie 5-2 on aggregate, and will now face Zrinjski Mostar in the final play-off round. This achievement follows a five-game winning streak under manager Ron Jans, including a 4-0 victory over Heracles Almelo to start their Eredivisie campaign. Victor Jensen has been a standout performer, scoring twice in the second leg against Servette[3].

In the transfer market, FC Utrecht have been active with both incoming and outgoing players. The club recently secured Sébastien Haller on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund (after a previous loan spell), alongside moves for Taylor Booth from Twente, Silas Andersen from BK Hacken, and Miliano Jonathans from Vitesse. Notable departures include Tom De Graaff on loan[2][5][6]. Recent additions to their squad this summer also feature Davy van den Berg from PEC Zwolle, Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam, Yoann Cathline from Lorient, and Miguel Rodriguez from Celta Vigo[4].

As of August 24, 2025, Utrecht sit 8th in the Dutch Eredivisie standings and have also advanced through multiple qualifying rounds in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Sheriff Tiraspol and Servette in convincing fashion. The squad, captained by Nick Viergever and managed by Ron Jans, includes several new faces alongside key players such as Victor Jensen, Adrian Blake, and loan returnee Sébastien Haller[1][7].

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