NAC Breda has acquired striker Paul Gladon on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Fortuna Sittard, as reported by nos.
nl on May 20, 2026.
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The relegated Eredivisie side signed the 34-year-old to address a critical lack of scoring power ahead of their campaign in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
According to vi.
nl, the Breda-based club identified their deficient offensive output as a primary reason for their recent relegation from the top flight.
Gladon recorded five goals in just under 1,000 minutes of Eredivisie playtime during the previous season.
Experience and Expectations
Technical Director Peter Maas expressed high expectations for the veteran forward on the club website, noting that Gladon brings extensive experience from both foreign leagues and the second division.
Gladon previously accumulated 30 goals over two seasons early in his career with FC Dordrecht and Sparta Rotterdam, alongside 33 career goals in the Eredivisie for various clubs.
"Paul kan natuurlijk zelf belangrijk worden met zijn spel, maar wij verwachten ook dat hij de andere, veelal jonge, aanvallers sterker kan maken," said Maas.
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The Haarlem-born striker communicated his strong determination to help the club secure an immediate return to the top flight during contract discussions.
Gladon noted his familiarity with the intense atmosphere generated by the local fanbase from his previous visits as an opposing player.
"NAC komt op mij over als een geweldige club.
Alle keren dat ik tegen NAC heb gespeeld, was ik onder de indruk van de supporters in het Rat Verlegh Stadion.
Ik kijk er heel erg naar uit om mijn eerste thuiswedstrijd te spelen," said Gladon.
The forward reiterated his primary objective for the upcoming season as the squad prepares for life in the second tier.
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"We willen volop voor promotie strijden," said Gladon.
