Utrecht clinches €700k deal to bring Overeem back to Galgenwaard

FC Utrecht have secured the return of experienced midfielder Joris van Overeem to the Galgenwaard, after protracted negotiations, agreeing a reported €700,000 fee with SC Heerenveen and a two‑year contract for the club from the Domstad in the upcoming season.

After weeks of protracted negotiations, FC Utrecht finally reached a breakthrough with SC Heerenveen regarding the midfielder’s move. The deal marks the culmination of the club’s long‑standing interest in the player.

Both clubs settled on a reported transfer fee of €700,000 for Joris van Overeem, and the player will sign a two‑year contract with Utrecht. Overeem, an experienced midfielder, has been a target for the Domstad side, which has expressed a clear desire to see him return to the Galgenwaard.

His experience is expected to add depth to Utrecht’s midfield options. The agreement reflects the cooperation between the club from the Domstad and SC Heerenveen, confirming their mutual terms.

The terms were accepted after both parties aligned on the valuation. For FC Utrecht, the signing restores a seasoned presence in midfield and completes the club’s plan to bolster the squad ahead of the new season.

His familiarity with the Galgenwaard stadium is seen as an added advantage. SC Heerenveen, in turn, secures a €700,000 inflow, providing financial benefit as they part with the veteran player.

The fee also allows Heerenveen to reinvest in their own squad development.