Mees Hilgers, Heerenveen and FC Twente
30 August 2026
FC Twente defender Mees Hilgers is close to joining Heerenveen after all parties agreed a transfer. The Indonesia international is expected to sign until 2029, with only a medical remaining as he continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.
Hilgers had been in a prolonged dispute with Twente after contract-extension talks failed and an administrative clause extended his deal by another year. A previous move to France collapsed, leaving Heerenveen to provide an Eredivisie route out.