Rijk Janse joins FC Groningen on free transfer until 2028

FC Groningen have confirmed the free‑transfer signing of 24‑year‑old goalkeeper Rijk Janse from NEC Nijmegen, securing him on a contract that runs until mid‑2028 after his previous deal expired at the end of June. The move follows interest from the club for several months and comes as his brother Dies Janse departs on loan return to Ajax.

FC Groningen have tied Rijk Janse to the club for the next two seasons. This means his contract will keep him at the club until mid‑2028.

Dies Janse, a central defender, featured in 33 matches for FC Groningen last season, scoring two goals and providing two assists. He will return to Ajax after his loan period ends.

Rijk Janse progressed through the Sparta youth system before moving to NEC Nijmegen on a free transfer in the summer of 2022. He never appeared for NEC's senior side.

He logged 16 matches for Jong Sparta and 42 matches for Jong NEC. He made a single appearance for NEC's first team.

His previous contract with NEC was set to expire at the end of June, prompting FC Groningen to act before the deadline. The club confirmed the signing through its official communication channels.

The transfer was announced as a free‑transfer move, with no fee involved. The agreement secures the goalkeeper for the upcoming 2024‑25 season and the following campaign.