NEC Nijmegen has completed the immediate transfer of attacking midfielder Adam Tahaui from regional rivals Vitesse Arnhem.
The 20-year-old signed a four-year contract lasting until the summer of 2030.
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The deal was kept confidential due to the intense rivalry between the two clubs, according to voetbalprimeur. nl.
However, the impending move leaked last week, leading Vitesse to advise Tahaui to sit out a friendly against Roda JC before the transfer was finalized.
Tahaui joined Vitesse from the FC Utrecht youth academy in 2020 and made his professional debut four years later.
He became a permanent fixture in the Arnhem side and stood out in the recent Keuken Kampioen Divisie season, recording five goals and 10 assists in 37 appearances.
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NEC Technical Director Carlos Aalbers expressed strong confidence in the versatile player following the official announcement.
"Adam is a player we have been following for a long time and in whom we see a lot of potential," Aalbers said.
Aalbers highlighted Tahaui's adaptability as a key asset. "He is creative, technically skilled, and can play in multiple positions in midfield and attack.
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That makes him a very interesting and versatile addition to our squad."
