Excelsior Rotterdam must quickly offer new contracts to three key players to retain them for the 2026/27 season. With 3 points from 2 games (1W-0D-1L), the team is in 9th place in the Eredivisie, 3 points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar. Casper Widell, Noah Naujoks and Gyan de Regt are crucial for the team, but their contracts are expiring.
Who are the three players?
Casper Widell is the best defender at Excelsior with a Skill-rating of 57.0. The 23-year-old Swede has a potential rating of 68.2 and an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €1.3 million. A new contract is needed to prevent a free transfer.
Noah Naujoks is the best midfielder with a Skill-rating of 58.8. The 22-year-old midfielder has a potential rating of 63.1 and an ETV of €1.1 million. He was previously linked to FC Twente, but Excelsior wants to keep him.
Gyan de Regt is the best forward with a Skill-rating of 56.9. The 22-year-old player won the best goal award last season and has a potential rating of 64.4. His ETV is €800,000.
Why is this important?
Excelsior has made a strong start with 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. The team wants to secure their place in the Eredivisie and cannot afford to lose these players. Mark Ruijl, the technical director, must act quickly.
What's next?
Excelsior will play their next game away against Utrecht on January 31, 2027. The team hopes to have already extended some contracts to strengthen themselves for the rest of the season.
