FC Twente are undergoing significant changes as the 2025/26 Eredivisie season begins, highlighted by the departure of top scorer Sem Steijn to Feyenoord after a 24-goal campaign—an exit that will reshape their attacking approach[1]. New additions include familiar names such as Robin Pröpper, Ramiz Zerrouki, and promising talent Kristian Hlynsson from Ajax, alongside Guilherme Peixoto, Stav Lemkin, and Thomas van den Belt[1]. Meanwhile, several outgoings like Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Alfons Sampsted (Birmingham City), and Younes Taha (loan to Groningen) further demonstrate the squad overhaul[2].
Twente began the new season with back-to-back defeats: a 1-0 loss to PEC Zwolle and a 2-0 defeat at home to PSV Eindhoven, extending a difficult run that has seen them win just two of their last eight league matches[3]. Their first major opportunity to reverse form comes against Heerenveen, a team they have not lost to in their last seven encounters[3].
The club’s transfer activity has focused on shoring up the midfield and defense while searching for solutions up front to replace Steijn’s goals. With approximately €10 million available from his sale, head coach Joseph Oosting faces the choice of trusting the current attacking options or investing further before the window closes[1].
Recent squad moves also include Norwegian winger Sondre Ørjasaeter from Sarpsborg 08, expected to add pace and creativity on the flank[5]. Michel Vlap, previously linked with Russian and Middle Eastern clubs, is on the verge of departing for Al-Ahli SC in Qatar, signaling more change to come in the attacking midfield[5].