In an interview with ESPN, Dutch midfielder Joris van Overeem, 32, stated that he wishes to leave SC Heerenveen. FC Utrecht has shown concrete interest in signing him. A move to Utrecht would be a return for the midfielder, who previously played for the club between 2018 and 2022. Van Overeem confirmed he is eager for the transfer and has been in discussions with Heerenveen for months about his desire to leave, stating that he wants to make the move. However, a deal has not yet been reached because the two clubs have not been able to agree on the financial terms. Although Transfermarkt lists his market value at around one million euros, the transfer fee Heerenveen is seeking remains unclear. Van Overeem's current contract runs until mid-2027. The former Netherlands U21 international, for whom he has 11 caps, made 33 appearances in the Eredivisie during the 2025/2026 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 9 assists.