Overview
- Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of 27-year-old Joey Veerman on Tuesday, agreeing a five-year contract that runs until June 30, 2031.
- Multiple outlets reported Dortmund activated a reported €22 million release clause in Veerman’s PSV contract to secure the transfer.
- Club leaders said the move targets a gap in central midfield after the departures of Pascal Groß and Salih Özcan and the planned redeployment of Emre Can to central defence.
- Veerman joins with 198 appearances for PSV, three recent Eredivisie titles, 16 Netherlands caps and a reputation as a creative, technically gifted playmaker and top assist provider.
- The club and player offered positive statements about the move while pundits such as Johan Derksen criticised Veerman’s temperament, and he could be available for selection in the upcoming DFL‑Supercup.