Telstar have bolstered their attack with the signing of Amourricho van den Bogertde, known as Martha. The White Lions have loaned the striker for the current season from English side Rotherham United, the club announced this week. According to a report by Voetbal International, Telstar also secured an option to buy in the agreement.
This marks a return to the Netherlands for Martha, who made his debut for Ajax in 2023. After one year, he moved to Belgian club Beerschot, where he played for a season. His adventure at Rotherham United followed. The forward made a total of 47 appearances for the English club.
Where does Martha fit in the current squad?
The arrival of Martha comes shortly after the loan signing of Nökkvi Thorisson, who joined for one season from Sparta. Thorisson played the second half of last season for Telstar and is now returning to Velsen-Zuid. With these two additions, manager Mike Snoei clearly aims for more firepower in a team sitting 13th in the Eredivisie after three matchdays. Telstar have 3 points from 3 games, with 1 win and 2 losses. Their recent form reads LLW.
The team has scored 3 goals so far but conceded 8, resulting in a negative goal difference of -5. The attacking issues are evident, and the hope is that Martha and Thorisson can change that. The squad for the 2026 season can be viewed on our squad page.
What does this loan mean for the club?
The deal for Martha is a typical loan with an option to buy, as reported by the Noordhollands Dagblad. This gives Telstar the flexibility to assess the player extensively in the league before considering a permanent transfer. Financially, it's a low-risk operation for a club currently 9 points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar.
It also shows the club's scouting is active in the international market. Martha has spent time in the Netherlands, Belgium, and England, giving him experience at different levels. His immediate integration into the group is now key, especially with the next fixture in mind.
What is Telstar's next step?
The immediate focus is on the next league match. Telstar host Cambuur on Sunday, September 6, at their home ground. Cambuur currently sit 18th in the table, offering an opportunity for the White Lions to pick up points in front of their home fans. The current league table can be followed on our standings page.
A win could consolidate their position in the mid-table and provide some breathing room in the battle against relegation. The arrivals of Martha and Thorisson should increase the attacking options, but the real test is on the pitch. The team's statistics so far are available on our stats page. The loan agreement for Amourricho van den Bogertde runs until the end of this season.
