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PEC Zwolle bring in familiar face as new general manager

Joost Broerse has been announced as the new general manager of PEC Zwolle. The Zwolle player comes over from FC Utrecht, where he was commercial director in recent years. The 46-year-old Broerse starts his new job on 1 July.

Broerse was already associated with PEC as commercial director between 2015 and 2018. As a player he was active in Zwolle between 2012 and 2015, with the former central defender part of the team that won the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2014.

“I was at a point in my career to take a new path,” Broerse said. “It’s great that PEC approached me at this time to become general manager, something I’ve been aspiring to for a long time.”

This news followed PEC’s announcement on Wednesday that Henry van der Vegt (53) will be head coach as of next season. The Kampenaar, currently assistant coach in Zwolle, will succeed the departing Johnny Jansen and will sign a contract until the summer of 2027.

PEC almost assured itself of staying in the Eredivisie last weekend with a 1-3 victory at NAC Breda. They host Go Ahead Eagles this Sunday.