FC Groningen strengthens its squad with Pelle Clement. The midfielder signs a two-year deal and expresses his enthusiasm for the club and the city.
What happened?
Pelle Clement played for Sparta for the past three seasons and was a free transfer. He has now signed a two-year deal with FC Groningen and will start training this week.
Why is this important for FC Groningen?
The arrival of Clement is a significant boost to FC Groningen's squad. The club has already signed Rijk Janse and Tygo Land and exercised the option to buy Travis Hernes.
What comes next?
FC Groningen starts its preparation for the new season on Saturday. The team, led by coach Dick Lukkien, will begin the new Eredivisie season on August 9 with a home match against FC Utrecht.
The current standings for FC Groningen are as follows:
| Competition | Stand |
|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 9th, 48 points, 14W-6D-14L |
| Goals | 49 scored, 45 conceded (+4 goal difference) |
| Title race | 36 points behind PSV Eindhoven |
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