Signing spree at Utrecht
Friday, April 2, 2004
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FC Utrecht have signed three new players and handed extended contracts to two promising youngsters.
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New additions
Right-sided forward Darl Douglas has been recruited from the Dutch second division side SC Heracles Almelo. The 24-year-old was a graduate of the AFC Ajax youth academy.
Three-year contracts
Left-sided forward Samir El Gaaouiri will join from another second division club, SC Fortuna Sittard, when his contract expires at the end of the season. The final new addition is 18-year-old midfield player Sven Post from FC Dordrecht. All of the newcomers have signed three-year contracts.
Youth promoted
Meanwhile, 20-year-old attacker Richal Leitoe has agreed a one-year contract extension until July 2005, with the option of a further year. Another 20-year-old, forward Adnan Alisic, has signed a three-year deal after graduating from the Utrecht youth system.