Dundalk have introduced the signing of Dutch midfielder Koen Oostenbrink forward of the upcoming SSE Airtricity Premier Division season, topic to worldwide clearance..
The one-time Netherlands Below-17 worldwide cap got here via the youth ranks of Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven and joins the Lilywhites after a latest two-year spell at FC Eindhoven within the Dutch second tier.
The 23-year-old turns into the second addition to Stephen O’Donnell’s aspect throughout the winter window.
“Koen has a superb pedigree,” Dundalk head coach O’Donnell stated.
“He got here up via the PSV academy and helped FC Eindhoven to the playoffs within the Dutch second tier final 12 months.
“He’s a cultured midfielder who can play off each toes and he’s good bodily. He desires to kick on and progress his profession and we’re actually excited to have him right here.”
Oostenbrink described the transfer to Dundalk as “a simple determination” after talks with O’Donnell and the Louth aspect’s Head of Soccer Operations, ex-club captain Brian Gartland.
“I discovered about Dundalk’s curiosity final week and after I spoke to the coach (Stephen O’Donnell) and Brian (Gartland), it was all constructive,” he stated.
“Stephen is a soccer coach and I like how he stated he desires us to play. I believe he can enhance me as a result of he was a quantity six himself.
“I do know Dundalk from once they performed within the Europa League in opposition to AZ Alkmaar a number of years in the past and I’m pleased that they need to give me the prospect to develop myself and turn out to be a greater participant.”
Dundalk, who completed fifth within the Premier Division final season, will open their 2024 marketing campaign away at reigning four-in-a-row champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday, 16 February.
