NAC Breda is working on bringing back Jan Van den Bergh to bolster its defense. The 31-year-old Belgian defender recently left Japanese club Júbilo Iwata.
Van den Bergh played for NAC between 2023 and 2025, making over 70 appearances and scoring eight goals.
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He was a key leader and fan favorite at the Rat Verlegh Stadion before moving to Japan in 2025.
His contract in Japan ran until December 2027, but he reportedly departed early. This opened the door for a potential return to NAC.
Personal agreement reached
A contract for one season is reportedly prepared, with Van den Bergh having reached a personal agreement with the club.
The transfer is pending a medical examination before being finalized, according to Voetbal International.
During his previous stint, Van den Bergh served as NAC's captain.
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He played a pivotal role in the club's promotion to the Eredivisie under coach Carl Hoefkens, who remains at the helm and aims to return NAC to the top tier.
"Jan was an absolute leader for the promotion team in 2024," reports from Voetbalnieuws. be noted about his impact.
Hoefkens, also Belgian, is seeking reinforcements from his home country, including young goalkeeper Timon Vanhoutte. He values Van den Bergh's experience and leadership qualities.
"His leadership and resilience were hard to replace last season," a source close to NAC told bsiderats. nl, highlighting the significance of his potential return.
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Van den Bergh's entire career before NAC was spent in Belgium, with stints at KSK Heist, Beerschot Wilrijk, KAA Gent, OH Leuven, and Beerschot VA.
