Kaj Sierhuis opts for NEC Nijmegen after Cyprus transfer falls through
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Kaj Sierhuis's move to a Cypriot club has fallen through, leaving the former Ajax striker with NEC Nijmegen as a preferred option. The striker, who had a successful season with Fortuna Sittard, aims to continue his career in the Eredivisie. NEC Nijmegen can offer him the opportunity to participate in European football, which may adapt to Sierhuis's ambitions following his impressive 13-goal season. Previously, Sierhuis had also been linked with Greek side Iraklis 1908 but appears set to remain in the Netherlands.
- •Sierhuis will not move to Cyprus as planned.
- •NEC Nijmegen offers Sierhuis a chance to stay in the Eredivisie.
- •He scored 13 goals last season with Fortuna Sittard.
- •Sierhuis previously played for Ajax, Reims, and Heracles.
- •NEC Nijmegen provides the chance for European football.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — NEC Nijmegen to take advantage of former Ajax strikers failed move to Cyprus
"According to Soccernews.nl, Kaj Sierhuis will not be moving to Cyprus. The move of the former Fortuna Sittard striker to a Cypriot side appears to have fallen through. As a result, NEC Nijmegen look p...
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