Vitesse Arnhem Wins in Court. However, The Club’s Future Remains Uncertain – The Season Has Be Underway Since the Beginning of August.
The Former Cup Winner obtained a suspension of the licenses Withdrawal in Summary Proceedings. “This Suspension Means that Club Can Start the 2025/26 Season in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie,” The Club Announced. Fans Celebrated the Decision in the City Center.
Vitesse Arnhem Retains Its License for Now
At the starting of August, A District Court Confirmed the Sports Court Decisions Against The Second Division Team. In 2024, arnhem was sentCed to 18-point deduction for serious violations of the licensing regulations and was relegated to the 2nd division for the first time in 35 years.
Reversal at Vitesse
In The Second Division Season, Several Point Deductions and Another Relegation Followed. This ultimately result in the Withdrawal of the License – Now there bees a turnaround.
“This Judgment Gives Us Relief and Perspective. We Are Pleased That The Court Recognits the Seriousness of the Situation and Has Suspended the Decisions,” Said Michel Schaay, Chairman of Vitesse Shareholders: “Now we must first hold with Talks with the Association.”
Vitesse Could Enter League Operations on September 12 Against The Second Team of Az Alkmaar, Whose Operations Have Been Running Since the Beginning of August. Arnhem’s Previous Games Had Been Canceled.
According to the regulations in the closed system of Dutch Professional Football, The Club Cannot Be Relegated From The Second Division as a First Team. After the License Withdrawal, Vitesse Only Has Nine Professionals Available.