Darmstadt 98 has signed Belgian U21 national player Nicolas Verkooijen. The 19-year-old midfielder joins from PSV Eindhoven.

What happened?

The young Belgian player joins Darmstadt 98 on a free transfer and will be part of the team led by sports director Paul Fernie.

Why is this important for Darmstadt 98?

„It is a confirmation of our work when a promising talent like Nicolas decides to join the Lilien despite various offers“, said Paul Fernie according to the statement.

What comes next?

The young Belgian is looking forward to his new task: „The recent past has shown that players can develop further at Darmstadt 98. I have consciously chosen to take the step to the Lilien and into the 2. Bundesliga because I believe it is the optimal environment to mature as a footballer and as a person.“ | Player | Age | Position | | --- | --- | --- | | Nicolas Verkooijen | 19 | Midfielder |