FC Twente are set to play a pre-season friendly against South African side Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sportpark De Scheetheuvel, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 South African time. This encounter follows a mixed Eredivisie season for Twente, who finished sixth in the regular standings and reached the Europa League playoffs final, losing narrowly to AZ Alkmaar. Twente have demonstrated strong pre-season form, logging 3-0 wins over both Motherwell and Lokeren, and splitting results in a double-header against Qarabag (a 3-2 defeat and a 2-1 victory)[5]. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport[1].
In the transfer market, Twente have undergone significant changes this summer. Notable arrivals include Thomas van den Belt from Feyenoord and Kristian Hlynsson from Ajax to bolster the midfield, along with defensive signings Stav Lemkin from Shakhtar Donetsk and Guilherme Peixoto from Benfica. The club remains interested in acquiring Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam, though negotiations are at an impasse due to the high asking price. Meanwhile, the Tukkers have seen high-profile departures such as Sem Steijn to Feyenoord and Michal Sadilek to Slavia Prague[3].
Other confirmed summer arrivals are Gustaf Lagerbielke (returned from loan at Celtic), Issam El Maach (returned from Roda), and Carel Eiting (returned from Sparta Rotterdam), along with left back Mats Rots (returned from Heracles). Full details of all ins and outs can be tracked through Twente’s official channels[2].
Following the friendly against Kaizer Chiefs, FC Twente are scheduled to face German club Schalke as they continue their pre-season preparations. Their goal will be to maintain momentum and integrate new signings ahead of the 2025/26 Eredivisie campaign[5].