Marvin Peersman, a 35-year-old Belgian and Ghanaian defender, became a free agent on July 1 after three seasons at FC Groningen. An agreement was not reached between the player and the club regarding an option for a one-year contract extension. Peersman will join Telstar on a one-season contract that includes an option for an additional season. The defender, who is able to play in central defense or as a left-back, is expected to replace Danny Bakker, who left for South Korea. He has earned 5 caps for the Belgium U19 team, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €250k.