Jorrit Hendrix returns to Fortuna Düsseldorf and signs until 2028

Jorrit Hendrix is ​​back at Fortuna Düsseldorf. The 31-year-old Dutch midfielder comes over on a free transfer from Preussen Münster and has signed a contract in Düsseldorf until mid-2028. The controller must guide the German club back to the upper regions after a disappointing last season.

Hendrix knows the area in Düsseldorf well: he already wore the Fortuna shirt in the 2022/23 season before embarking on an adventure in Australia. Last season he played for Preussen Münster, but with his contract expiring the way was open for a return. In Düsseldorf he is also reunited with trainer Alexander Ende, who is also moving from Münster to the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.

“Jorrit has the qualities we were looking for,” said sporting director Samir Arabi. 'With his experience and personality, he will be an important asset to our team and bring extra stability to our game. During our conversations we immediately noticed Jorrit's strong ambition for this challenge.'

Hendrix, one-time Dutch international and former PSV and Feyenoord player, is looking forward to his new period at Fortuna. 'I have always had the feeling that I have not yet achieved what I wanted to achieve with Fortuna. That motivates me right now, and I'm even happier to be back. I want to do my part to bring the club back to where it belongs.”

With the long-term contract, Düsseldorf is fully committed to stability and experience in midfield. Hendrix brings controlling qualities, overview and dueling power — exactly the elements the team needs to connect again after a difficult year. In the coming weeks, the midfielder will join the preparation under Ende to immediately gain rhythm and coordination towards the new season.