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Jens Toornstra has a verbal agreement to explore a role at Feyenoord
Jens Toornstra has agreed to explore a future role at Feyenoord after he ends his playing career.
The 37-year-old currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam and says he will first want to enjoy having free weekends.
He does not want to become a coach or take a role directly linked to the pitch.
Toornstra previously played for ADO Den Haag, FC Utrecht and Feyenoord, and has spent his career in the Dutch top division.
He hopes to reach 500 league appearances and says he wants to regain a starting place at Sparta and help the team have a good season.
For now, he is focused on finishing his playing career strongly, while the agreement leaves open the possibility of working in Feyenoord’s organisation later.
Jens Toornstra has a verbal agreement with Feyenoord to spend time within the club’s organisation after his playing career and see whether a role appeals to him.
The 37-year-old Sparta Rotterdam midfielder says he does not want to become a coach.
He wants to enjoy his free weekends first after retiring from professional football.
Toornstra is also aiming for the milestone of 500 Eredivisie appearances.
He says he wants to regain his place in Sparta’s starting line-up and have a good season with the team.
- Who
- Jens Toornstra, a 37-year-old midfielder at Sparta Rotterdam.
- What
- He has a verbal agreement with Feyenoord to explore a possible role in the club’s organisation after his playing career.
- When
- The agreement is for after his active playing career, which he expects to end in the near future.
- Where
- Feyenoord, in Rotterdam.
- Why
- He wants to see whether a role in the organisation appeals to him.
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Toornstra played for Feyenoord, appearing in 234 matches and scoring 55 goals, according to FCUpdate.nl.
Toornstra joined Sparta Rotterdam, where he is contracted until mid-2027.
Reports said Toornstra has a verbal agreement with Feyenoord to explore a role in its organisation after his playing career.
- Age
- 37
- Current club
- Sparta Rotterdam
- Feyenoord appearances
- 234
- Feyenoord goals
- 55
- Sparta contract
- Until mid-2027
- Career milestone
- Aiming for 500 Eredivisie appearances
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What people are saying
Trainer word ik niet, niks direct aan het veld gelinkt.
I may join Feyenoord to see whether something in the organisation appeals to me.
I want to first get fully back on my feet at Sparta and make it another good season.