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NEC Signs Veteran Defender Jetro Willems for Season

6/25/2025

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Jetro Willems, the 31-year-old defender, is set to strengthen NEC's defense with a one-season contract, reuniting with coach Dick Schreuder, who he played under at CD Castellón. With injuries and player departures plaguing the team, Willems becomes the second transfer from Castellón to NEC this season, bringing much-needed experience to the squad.

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Story summary

Jetro Willems, the 31-year-old defender, is set to strengthen NEC's defense with a one-season contract, reuniting with coach Dick Schreuder, who he played under at CD Castellón. With injuries and player departures plaguing the team, Willems becomes the second transfer from Castellón to NEC this season, bringing much-needed experience to the squad.