Heerenveen manager Robin Veldman is furious over FC Utrecht's attempt to sign Joris van Overeem.

What happened?

Veldman is frustrated with the competitor. “They express interest in Joris and then don't hear from them for a month”, he starts frustratedly in an interview with Voetbal International.

Why is this important for Heerenveen?

Heerenveen is not impressed with FC Utrecht's offers. Veldman thinks that FC Utrecht has made a ridiculous bid. “Our reserve goalkeeper (Nordin Bakker, who was sold to FC Midtjylland, ed.) was sold for more. While Joris was among the top five midfielders in the Eredivisie last year.”

What comes next?

Heerenveen is currently 8th in the Eredivisie with 51 points, 14W-9D-11L from 34 games, recent form DLWWL. The club has scored 57 goals and conceded 53 goals, with a goal difference of +4. Heerenveen is 33 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. The last result was a 3-2 loss to FC Utrecht on May 21, 2026.