Tijn Smolenaars has extended his contract with PSV for another year, which will keep him in Eindhoven until the summer of 2026. Smolenaars, a goalkeeper who has been associated with PSV for twelve years, is regarded as a 'child of the club'. Last season, he played for Jong PSV and made his debut in the Youth League. Smolenaars conveyed his happiness and pride in signing the contract extension, noting his excitement for the upcoming season. Originally from Weert, Smolenaars played three matches in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie and five in the Youth League last season. Although he has not yet made his debut for the first team under coach Peter Bosz, he has been included in the squad on multiple occasions. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, the technical manager of Jong PSV, praised Smolenaars as a reliable and promising goalkeeper, emphasizing his long-standing connection with the club and his potential for further development. Smolenaars also expressed his enthusiasm for spending another year at the club and mentioned his dreams of playing at the Philips Stadion.