Telstar has secured its first reinforcement for the 2026/2027 season. The club, which managed to maintain itself in the first season of the Eredivisie, received much praise and sympathy and has now secured the services of Noach Shenkman. The 19-year-old midfielder comes from AFC and has signed a contract in Velsen-Zuid until mid-2028, with an option for an extra season. With the arrival of Shenkman, Telstar continues its successful line of bringing talented players from the Tweede Divisie to professional football. Technical manager Peter Hofstede speaks of a promising acquisition for the future. Shenkman started his football career at AFC, but made the switch to the youth academy of FC Volendam in 2017. After five seasons in Volendam, he returned to Sportpark Goed Genoeg in 2022, where he further developed and attracted attention. The midfielder will directly join the selection of new coach Henk Brugge. Next Tuesday, he will be on the training field for the first time, where Telstar will start preparing for the new season. With the arrival of Shenkman, Telstar once again underlines its confidence in talent from the Tweede Divisie. Earlier, this approach had already proven successful with players like Soufiane Hetli, who also found his way to Velsen-Zuid via AFC. For AFC, the departure of Shenkman means the loss of an important force, but the Amsterdam club has already responded to the transfer market. Shenkman played 29 official matches for the Amsterdammers in the 2025/2026 season. He scored seven goals in those matches. Shenkman is seen as a versatile midfielder, who can also be used as a central defender. The versatility of Shenkman fits perfectly within the profile that Telstar is looking for. Telstar has taken an important step in preparing for the new season with the arrival of Shenkman.