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Ruud Nijstad signs new contract with Twente until 2029Ruud Nijstad has agreed to a new contract with FC Twente that runs until June 2029, despite interest from Barcelona, PSV and Eintracht Frankfurt. The deal is a boost for manager Erik ten Hag./images/2026/06/ruud-nijstad-signs-new-contract-with-twente-until-2029-57331d2f-800w.webpRuud Nijstad signs new contract with Twente until 2029

Ruud Nijstad signs new contract with Twente until 2029

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Ruud Nijstad in FC Twente kit signing a contract, with club logo visible in background.

Short overview

Ruud Nijstad has agreed to a new contract with FC Twente that runs until June 2029, despite interest from Barcelona, PSV and Eintracht Frankfurt. The deal is a boost for manager Erik ten Hag.

FC Twente have secured the long-term future of key player Ruud Nijstad, with the club announcing an agreement on a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029. The development comes as a significant boost for manager Erik ten Hag, who has been working to build a competitive squad.

Interest from top clubs

Nijstad had attracted attention from several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven and Eintracht Frankfurt. All three were reportedly keen on securing his services, but the player has opted to remain with Twente and sign the new deal.

Contract details

The new contract extends Nijstad's stay at the club by several years, with the previous deal set to expire sooner. The agreement underscores Twente's ambition to retain their top talent and build for the future under Ten Hag's leadership.

Neither the club nor the player have disclosed financial terms of the contract, but the length of the deal indicates a strong commitment from both parties.

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