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Toni Vilhena nearing return to Netherlands with Willem II
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Toni Vilhena nearing return to Netherlands with Willem II

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Midfielder Toni Vilhena is close to returning to the Netherlands, with Willem II reportedly advancing talks to sign him from Panathinaikos.
  • Vilhena has one year remaining on his contract with Panathinaikos but is not in the team's plans for the upcoming season.
  • The player has long desired a return to the Eredivisie, with Tilburg being a likely destination.

Toni Vilhena appears to be on the verge of returning to the Netherlands, as Willem II has reportedly made significant progress in negotiations to acquire him from Greek club Panathinaikos. The Dutch midfielder has one year left on his contract with Panathinaikos, but he is not part of the team's strategy for the new season, prompting the search for a transfer solution.

According to Dutch publication "Voetbal International," all indications point towards Tilburg as Vilhena's next career stop. The player himself has expressed a long-standing desire to return to the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football. Earlier in the summer, Cambuur had also shown interest, but that potential move did not materialize.

Vilhena's potential move to Willem II aligns with his personal ambitions to play in his home country's top league. The club's pursuit of the midfielder suggests a mutual interest in making the transfer happen before the transfer window closes.

Willem has made significant progress in contacts for his acquisition from Panathinaikos.

— Voetbal InternationalThe Dutch publication reported on the transfer negotiations for Toni Vilhena.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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