According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Excelsior has acquired midfielder Daniël van Vianen from FC Dordrecht, who will join the Eredivisie club on a three-season contract that includes an option for an additional year. Excelsior's technical director, Mark Ruijl, stated that Van Vianen had been monitored by the club for some time and is seen as a complete midfielder who will add quality and experience. The player mentioned that he had a good feeling about the move, partly because he knows Ruijl from his time at FC Dordrecht. The transfer was confirmed by Excelsior through its own channels. The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal for FC Dordrecht in the 2025/2026 Keuken Kampioen Divisie season. His current market value is €600k, according to Transfermarkt.