According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Nicolas Verkooijen will continue his career at SV Darmstadt 98. The nineteen-year-old Belgian is leaving PSV for the German club, which plays in the 2. Bundesliga. PSV wanted to continue with the midfielder and presented him with a proposal to extend his expiring contract, but he decided against it. As a result, he was able to leave on a free transfer. For Verkooijen, the sporting perspective was the decisive factor. The Belgian youth international explained that he chose Darmstadt because the club's recent past has shown that players can continue to develop there. He added that he deliberately chose the 2. Bundesliga because he believes it is the ideal environment to grow as both a footballer and a person.

According to Sky Sport Germany, a full agreement has been reached with 19-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Nicolas Verkooijen. A medical is scheduled for next week. The player will move on a free transfer from PSV after rejecting a contract extension. Darmstadt secured the signing amid strong competition from other clubs and a long-term contract has been agreed.

Eindhovens Dagblad reports that SV Darmstadt is expected to sign Nicolas Verkooijen. Verkooijen had decided earlier not to extend his contract at PSV and will leave the club on a free transfer.

Nicolas Verkooijen has confirmed to Eindhovens Dagblad that he will not extend his expiring contract with PSV. Verkooijen also indicated that he announced his departure from the club last week. He further indicated that there is interest from several clubs, including some from Germany. Verkooijen has not yet chosen a new club.