PSV Eindhoven have secured the signing of Danish striker talent Mikkel Bro Hansen and retained defender Sergiño Dest, who turned down a late move to Fulham. The club currently sits second in the Eredivisie with ten points from four matches and is preparing for the classic clash against Ajax.
Which striker has PSV signed?
PSV have reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old Danish forward Mikkel Bro Hansen from Bodø/Glimt. Drimble reports this based on sources within football. The club worked on this deal for several months. Bro Hansen is viewed as a major talent for the striker position and has signed a three-year contract in Eindhoven.
The young Dane makes the move from the Norwegian league to join PSV's youth setup. His arrival bolsters options for the future, while the first team currently holds second place in the league, two points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar. You can follow the latest squad information on our squad page.
Why did Sergiño Dest stay at PSV?
Sergiño Dest has decided to remain at PSV despite concrete late interest from Fulham. According to PSV watcher Rik Elfrink of Eindhovens Dagblad, the US international chose stability in Eindhoven following his recovery from a serious knee injury. Fulham prepared an offer but did not submit it after it became clear Dest was not interested in the switch.
Dest, who has played for the club since 2023, has won three consecutive league titles with PSV. His contract runs until mid-2028. "I look back with pride," the defender said upon leaving a previous club, a statement that now underscores his choice for continuity. Keeping him is a significant boost for a defence that has conceded five goals so far this season.
What does Joël van den Berg's departure mean?
Midfielder Joël van den Berg is leaving for Celtic. According to VoetbalPrimeur, as relayed by Everything Celtic, the Scottish club will pay around £3.4 million for the 19-year-old captain of Jong PSV. Van den Berg was absent from his team's squad last weekend, a sign negotiations were in an advanced stage.
The youth international made five Eredivisie appearances for Peter Bosz's first team and scored seven goals in 28 matches for Jong PSV last season. His departure opens a spot in the academy, while the first team focuses on upcoming league matches. The current standings show PSV are performing well with a +10 goal difference.
How is PSV performing in the league?
PSV have started the season strongly and sit in second place after four matchdays. The team has three wins and one draw, earning ten points. Their recent form reads WWWD. The attack has been productive with fifteen goals scored.
The next and toughest test is the away match against arch-rivals Ajax, scheduled for 5 September 2026. Ajax currently sits fourth. This classic encounter is key in the early title race, where PSV aim to close the two-point gap to AZ Alkmaar. The full schedule is available on the fixtures page. The match in Amsterdam is the next challenge for PSV.
