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NEC sign free agent Bakker, Ajax debut looms
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Left-back Bakker signs for NEC on a free transfer after five years abroad, eligible to debut against Ajax.
Mitchel Bakker has signed with NEC on a contract through the end of the season, with an option for a further year. The left-back joined on a free transfer after becoming available in early September and training with the club. Bakker returns to Dutch football for the first time since 2019, having played for PSG, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, and Lille. He is immediately eligible and could make his NEC debut against Ajax, the club that developed him.
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UK timesConfirmed3 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by Voetbal International, 6 Oct.
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- Free agent Bakker signs contract with NEC and can debut against AjaxNOS
- NEC sign free agent Bakker, Ajax debut loomsVoetbal InternationalThis article
- Schreuder hints at contract for Bakker: 'We'll discuss it this week'Voetbal International
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