NEC has reached an agreement with Calvin Verdonk to extend his contract until 2028. Verdonk initially wanted to pursue an adventure abroad and rejected NEC's contract offer but later decided to stay despite competition from Thomas Ouwejan.

Calvin Verdonk has agreed to extend his contract with NEC until 2028. Initially, Verdonk expressed a desire for an international move and rejected NEC's contract proposal. However, he has since decided to stay, even though he faces competition from Thomas Ouwejan this summer.