Buijs and Fortuna in talks over new contract

Buijs and Fortuna Sittard have resumed contract extension talks after a pause; the manager wants clarity on the club's vision and priorities before committing.

Danny Buijs and Fortuna Sittard are in active discussions about a new contract, with talks resuming after a period of inactivity. Buijs is in his fourth season at the Eredivisie club and has consistently kept them in the top flight, currently sitting fifth after ten matches this season.

Buijs's current deal expires next summer. Initial talks began in January at the owners' request, but were paused when Joris Mathijsen took over as technical director following Américo Branco's departure to Sampdoria. The manager has now reopened negotiations and says discussions are progressing positively.

However, Buijs has made his commitment conditional on gaining clarity about the club's direction. "I want more insight into a number of things," he said after Fortuna's 1-0 win over Excelsior. "What are the ideas for the coming years? How is the vision for the future? What things get priority in the short term and what are the long-term projects?" Buijs has turned down interest from other clubs, including NAC in spring 2024, and says he remains open to extending if he sees room for improvement and continues to enjoy life in South Limburg.