# Mees Hilgers FC Twente contract saga > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mees-hilgers-fc-twente-contract-saga > Updated: 2026-09-03T11:12:07.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 5. By August 31, 2026, the transfer was finalized as Hilgers officially joined SC Heerenveen. The 25-year-old signed a contract through 2028, with an option for an additional year until 2029. Hilgers stated he wished to move past the inaccuracies reported during his turbulent final period at FC Twente, where he had spent nearly 15 years. He noted that the club used a collective labor agreement clause to automatically extend his contract, a move he felt was driven by financial interests. Following the move, former coach Gertjan Verbeek criticized the defender, labeling him ‘unreliable’ due to communication issues and reported absences during his tenure at Twente. In early September 2026, tension continued to surround the departure when Hilgers’ former agent, René Wagelaar, appeared on ESPN’s ‘The Transfer Deadline Show’. Wagelaar alleged that FC Twente had failed to honor a promise made to the player. These claims drew significant frustration from FC Twente supporters, who criticized Wagelaar for making assertions without providing specific evidence or details, with many fans dismissing the comments as unsubstantiated. ## Claims - Mees Hilgers is set to join SC Heerenveen on a three-year contract. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hilgers is 25 years old. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hilgers suffered an ACL injury during his time away from the FC Twente main squad. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mees Hilgers has immediately resumed training with FC Twente following discussions between the player and the club. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The player's contract was automatically extended by one year because it was not formally terminated by either party in time. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hilgers believed he was a free agent this summer. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hilgers declined a contract extension offer from FC Twente management. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hilgers had previously refused to train with the club and missed the first training session of the pre-season without permission. (single source) - The transfer agreement between FC Twente and SC Heerenveen has been reached. (single source) - Hilgers must undergo a medical examination before signing the contract. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: FC Twente supporters react to Mees Hilgers allegations FC Twente supporters are reacting angrily to claims by former agent René Wagelaar that the club failed to honor a promise made to player Mees Hilgers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-twente-supporters-react-to-mees-hilgers-allegations ### 2026-08-31: Mees Hilgers joins SC Heerenveen from FC Twente Indonesian defender Mees Hilgers has officially joined SC Heerenveen from FC Twente on a contract lasting until 2028, ending a period of contract disputes and injury recovery. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/younes-taha-discusses-future-at-fc-twente ### 2026-08-12: Mees Hilgers resumes training with FC Twente FC Twente defender Mees Hilgers has returned to training following a contract dispute in which the club claims his deal was automatically extended by one year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mees-hilgers-resumes-training-with-fc-twente ### 2026-07-17: Indonesian defender Mees Hilgers faces uncertain future at FC Twente Indonesian centre‑back Mees Hilgers, whose contract with FC Twente was automatically extended, has not attended training and coach John van den Brom says there is no path back, leaving his club future uncertain 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-defender-mees-hilgers-faces-uncertain-future-at-fc-twente ### 2026-06-24: FC Twente defender Mees Hilgers absent from training after automatic contract extension FC Twente’s Mees Hilgers missed the first three trainings after his contract auto‑extended to 2027; he was later spotted training privately with Donny van de Beek, sparking criticism of his agent and possible 仲 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-twente-defender-mees-hilgers-absent-from-training-after-automatic-contract-extension --- Cite as: Mees Hilgers FC Twente contract saga. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mees-hilgers-fc-twente-contract-saga