NEC has reached an agreement with Philippe Sandler to extend his contract until 2029. Sandler attracted interest from PSV and Ajax last season but did not move due to injury concerns. He is currently dealing with a knee injury and has not played any Eredivisie minutes this season.

NEC has reached an agreement with Philippe Sandler to extend his contract until 2029. Despite interest from PSV and Ajax last season, his injury-prone nature deterred those clubs from pursuing him further. Sandler is currently dealing with a knee injury and has not played any Eredivisie minutes this season.