Joyful Marcel Boekhoorn presents Dusan Tadic with coveted number 10 at NEC

Serbian veteran Dusan Tadic has been handed the number 10 shirt at NEC, the Nijmegenaren club, and was photographed alongside delighted owner Marcel Boekhoorn and head coach Dick Schreuder as the new signing celebrated his arrival on Tuesday afternoon officially.

Last season the number 10 jersey at De Goffert was worn by Tjaronn Chery. The shirt will now be taken over by Tadic, who signed for NEC on Monday in Nijmegen.

Tadic signed a two‑year contract with NEC, committing the 37‑year‑old Serbian to the club until 2026. The agreement makes him eligible to play immediately should NEC enter the Champions League qualifying round against Olympiakos.

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After the signing, the newcomer posed with owner Marcel Boekhoorn and trainer Dick Schreuder, and the photo is now circulating widely on social media. The image has been shared massively across platforms, highlighting the excitement surrounding the acquisition.

Tadic brings top‑level European experience, having captained Ajax to the 2018/19 Champions League semi‑final. Ajax were eventually eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur in that round.

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Now he must help NEC secure a place in the competition phase of the tournament. His debut in the NEC shirt with the number 10 on the back is expected to come in the Champions League qualifier.