Willem II appoints new manager: Streppel returns to Tilburg after ten years

Streppel returns to Willem II after a decade away, signing until the end of the season to replace sacked Stegeman at the Eredivisie basement club.

Jurgen Streppel has been appointed Willem II manager, replacing John Stegeman who was dismissed last week. The 57-year-old has signed a contract for the remainder of the season.

Streppel previously managed Willem II from 2011 to 2016, during which the club secured two promotions to the Eredivisie. He returns to Tilburg at a critical time: Willem II sits bottom of the league with just two points from ten matches. The club's technical director Freek Heerkens, who played under Streppel in Tilburg, praised the manager's courage in taking on the role at such a challenging moment.

Streppel's first match in charge is away at PSV on Saturday. His immediate focus is securing the points needed for survival in the top flight.