Dusan Tadic signs two‑year deal with NEC Nijmegen, set to face Olympiakos in Champions League qualifiers

Dusan Tadic NEC Nijmegen Champions League qualifiers Olympiakos two‑year contract

Serbian midfielder Dusan Tadic, 37, has signed a two‑year contract with Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen after terminating his contract with Al‑Wahda in the United Arab Emirates. The move was confirmed by the club and technical director Carlos Aalbers, who highlighted the club’s ambition and the influence of coach Dick Schreuder and investor Marcel Boekhoorn in securing the deal. Tadic chose NEC over more lucrative offers, attracted by the club’s vision and the prospect of European competition.

NEC will meet Greek champions Olympiakos in the Champions League third‑qualifying round. The first leg is scheduled for 4 August 2024 at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens, with the return match on 11 August 2024 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen. Tadic’s experience includes spells at Vojvodina, Groningen, FC Twente, Ajax (241 matches, 105 goals, 112 assists), Southampton, Fenerbahçe and Al‑Wahda, making him a high‑profile addition for the Dutch side.

Entities: Ajax · Al Wahda · Al-Wahda · Dick Schreuder · Dusan Tadic · Marcel Boekhoorn · NEC Nijmegen · Olympiacos · Olympiakos

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[● 3 SOURCES] Tadic will be eligible to play against Olympiacos in the Champions League third qualifying round. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The return leg is scheduled for 11 August 2024 at the Dutch venue Goffertstadion. (Champions League schedule)
[● 3 SOURCES] Tadic left Al Wahda after playing 42 matches, scoring five goals and providing 20 assists in the previous season. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The first leg of the tie is scheduled for 4 August 2024 at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, 21:00. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Tadic played for Ajax, appearing in 241 matches, scoring 105 goals and providing 112 assists. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Dusan Tadic has agreed in principle to join NEC Nijmegen. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] At Feyenoord, Tadic made 109 appearances, scoring 29 goals and delivering 35 assists. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Dusan Tadic was born on 20 November 1988 and is 37 years old. (All three articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Dusan Tadic signed a two‑year contract with NEC Nijmegen. (NEC Nijmegen and technical director Carlos Aalbers)
[● 2 SOURCES] Technical director Carlos Aalbers described Tadic as a rare opportunity ('buitenkans') for NEC. (Quote from Aalbers)
[● 2 SOURCES] The NEC deal was facilitated by financier Marcel Boekhoorn and coach Dick Schreuder. (Club statements)
[● 2 SOURCES] Tadic left Al‑Wahda in the United Arab Emirates after terminating his contract. (Transfer reports)