FC Groningen has taken an important step by securing goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen for a longer term. The 30-year-old keeper, who has played a crucial role over the past two seasons, has agreed to extend his contract until mid-2029. Vaessen, who previously played for RKC Waalwijk, has kept a clean sheet sixteen times in the Eredivisie and has proven to be a valuable asset for the club. Despite serious interest from abroad, including Mexico and Major League Soccer, he has chosen to stay longer in Groningen. This decision comes at a crucial time for FC Groningen, which is facing the departure of key players like Dies Janse and Younes Taha. With Vaessen's contract extension, the club aims to send a signal to the rest of the squad. The management is also in talks with other players, such as Marvin Peersman and Thijmen Blokzijl, to further strengthen the squad and prevent an exodus. FC Groningen hopes that this strategy will maintain a competitive team for the upcoming season.