Telstar has signed Dylan Mertens (30) as their 18th player. The midfielder signs for a year with the new Eredivisie club.

What happened?

Mertens had a trial period with Telstar and earned a contract. He played in a friendly match against Koninklijke HFC, for example.

Why is this important for Telstar?

With Mertens on board, Telstar has met an important Eredivisie license requirement. A top-level club must have 18 players under contract.

What's next?

Telstar plays its first Eredivisie match in 47 years against Ajax in Amsterdam on Sunday. The deadline for registering players for the first matchday has passed, so Mertens will not participate.

StatValue
League standing14th in League, 37 pts, 9W-10D-15L from 34 games
Recent formWWDWL
Last resultFC Volendam 1-2 Telstar (2026-05-17)