Champions PSV Finalise Goalkeeper Exchange Deal for Sparta Star Nick Olij

Sparta Rotterdam and Eredivisie champions PSV have reportedly come to an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Nick Olij.

The 29-year-old Olij is set to take over from Argentine shot-stopper Walter Benitez, who is anticipated to depart PSV as his contract comes to a close. Olij joined Sparta in 2022 after spending three years with NAC Breda, and he has excelled during his time in Rotterdam, earning multiple call-ups to the Netherlands national squad.

Several reports suggest that Olij has come to a personal agreement with PSV after reserve goalkeeper Joel Drommel was informed he would not be the first-choice option in Eindhoven. Drommel will likely be included in a swap deal with Sparta.

Previously, Olij had been linked with moves to Ajax and Feyenoord, but no transfers materialised. The 29-year-old Dutch goalkeeper reportedly has a release clause of €2 million in his contract with Sparta, which PSV is poised to trigger.