Dresden's Dynamo secures striker Vermeij from Düsseldorf in a transfer deal. - Dresden's Dynamo team signs forward Vermeij from Düsseldorf.
In a move that could potentially strengthen Dynamo Dresden's offensive line, the club has announced the signing of Vincent Vermeij from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The Dutch striker, aged 31, brings with him a wealth of experience from numerous leagues, having played in Germany for Freiburg, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and MSV Duisburg, as well as in his home country [1].
Vermeij's goalscoring records are a testament to his quality beyond the second tier. In 57 appearances for Fortuna Düsseldorf, he scored 15 goals and assisted four more. His previous stint with Freiburg's U23 team saw him score an impressive 26 goals in 64 games [2]. In the Eredivisie, he played 79 games for De Graafschap Doetinchem, Heracles Almelo, and FC Den Bosch, netting 19 goals [3].
Dynamo Dresden's sporting director, Thomas Brendel, believes that Vermeij knows the demands of the 2. Bundesliga and has proven his quality beyond the second tier. He praised Vermeij's height and technique, which are expected to add impact to their offense [1].
The transfer fee for Vermeij was reported to be around €250,000, but the length of his contract with Dynamo Dresden has not been disclosed by the club [1]. Thomas Stamm, the current Dynamo Dresden head coach, who coached Vermeij at SC Freiburg II, also praised the new signing, stating that their cooperation was always positive [1].
With the addition of Vermeij, Dynamo Dresden aims to improve their offensive performance in the 2025-2026 season. The club and their fans eagerly await the Dutch striker's debut, hoping that he will help them climb up the league standings.
[1] Dynamo Dresden Official Website [2] Fortuna Düsseldorf Official Website [3] Dutch Football Association (KNVB) Website
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