Nicolas Verkooijen stated in an interview with Eindhovens Dagblad that he will leave PSV when the season concludes. Verkooijen said he notified the club of his departure last week. PSV wanted to extend his expiring contract, but Verkooijen declined. He was previously connected with a domestic move to FC Utrecht. Verkooijen said that several clubs are interested, including some from Germany, and that he will weigh his options in the coming period before deciding.

Nineteen-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Nicolas Verkooijen is attracting significant interest, with clubs from the sub-top and mid-table of both the Netherlands and Belgium monitoring him. FC Utrecht is named as one of the clubs interested in acquiring the player. Verkooijen's contract expires at the end of June, which would allow him to leave on a free transfer in the summer. While PSV has made him an offer to stay, Verkooijen has not yet come to a decision regarding his future. The main factor influencing his choice is the prospect of playing time, especially considering the strong competition in PSV's midfield. The Belgium U19 international, for whom he has 7 caps, plans to make a decision soon. In the 2025/2026 Keuken Kampioen Divisie season, Verkooijen has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists in 23 appearances for PSV Eindhoven U21. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €600k.