Go Ahead Secures Contract Extension with Evert Linthorst
In a significant move, Dutch football club Go Ahead has announced that it has secured a contract extension with midfielder Evert Linthorst, according to reports from Voetbal Primeur. Linthorst, a vital player for the team, was previously contracted to the club until the summer of 2026.
The extension is a major coup for Go Ahead, who have been keen to retain the services of the talented midfielder. Linthorst expressed his delight at the extension, stating, "Ik ben trots en blij dat ik verleng. Ik kijk nu al uit naar volgend seizoen" ("I am proud and happy to extend. I am already looking forward to next season").
The club’s technical manager, Paul Bosvelt, also welcomed the news, highlighting Linthorst’s importance to the team. "Naast het vastleggen van Joris is de verlenging van Evert voor ons ook een heel mooie volgende stap. Evert heeft inmiddels al ruim honderd wedstrijden voor de club gespeeld en is uitgegroeid tot een belangrijke schakel op ons middenveld" ("In addition to securing Joris, the extension of Evert is also a great next step for us. Evert has already played over a hundred games for the club and has grown into an important link in our midfield").
This latest extension follows a similar deal for Kramer, and according to Voetbal Primeur, Go Ahead are keen to continue their momentum in the transfer market. The club are reportedly set to open talks with Enric Llansana and Victor Edvardsen over new contracts, with the pair expected to play key roles in the team’s upcoming campaign.
Linthorst’s extension is particularly significant given his comments earlier in the season, in which he expressed a desire for a "nieuw avontuur en een volgende stap" ("new adventure and a next step"). However, with Go Ahead having won the cup and set to compete in the Europa League, it appears that the midfielder has opted to stay with the club.
The news is a boost for Go Ahead, who are looking to build on their recent successes. As Voetbal Primeur reports, trainer Paul Simonis is also set to extend his contract with the club until the summer of 2027, a move that will provide stability and continuity for the team.
In related news, Go Ahead are expected to continue their busy summer ahead of the new campaign, with the club looking to strengthen their squad and build on their recent successes. With Linthorst’s extension secured, fans will be eagerly anticipating the team’s upcoming fixtures, including their Europa League matches.
