Fortuna Sittard banks on Indonesian Ole Romeny to fill goal void

Fortuna Sittard have secured Indonesian Ole Romeny on a season‑long loan from Oxford United for the 2026/27 Eredivisie campaign. The agreement contains no future purchase option, making it a short‑term solution for the Dutch side.

Fortuna Sittard hope the loan will fill the goal void left by Kaj Sierhuis, who departed the club in the summer. Sierhuis’ exit left the Dutch club searching for a reliable scorer.

Romeny, 26, previously netted 12 goals for FC Emmen in the 2022/23 Eredivisie season. That record suggests he can rediscover his form in the Dutch top flight.

He arrived at Oxford United in January 2025 after leaving FC Utrecht, where he managed three goals from 32 appearances. In England, Romeny scored only once in 32 matches for Oxford United, with just one goal in his final 14 games of the 2024/2025 season. The limited output highlights the difficulty of adapting to the English style of play.

For Fortuna Sittard, the loan provides an immediate option to replace the missing goals without committing to a long‑term contract. The Dutch environment may restore his confidence and re‑establish his Eredivisie credentials.

Oxford United benefit by offloading a striker who has not delivered in the English league. The move was reported by Ben Jackson.