Dutch international Aniek Nouwen puts pen to paper at her former club PSV, making the move from English giants Chelsea.
Nouwen made the move from PSV to Chelsea in 2021 and initially played a fair few minutes at the club. The number of minutes available to Nouwen declined, resulting in a loan move to AC Milan in 2023. Not long after returning to the club, Nouwen unfortunately tore her ACL, and a lengthy rehab followed. Nouwen made her return to competitive football after another loan move, this time within the Women’s Super League to Crystal Palace.
It never quite worked out for Nouwen at Chelsea so a move was to be expected. And that move has come to fruition now. Nouwen is returning to her native country the Netherlands, joining her former club PSV.
Nouwen ‘so happy’ to return to PSV
“This feels really good. It truly feels like coming home,” says Nouwen after signing her contract with PSV. “Ever since I found out I’d be returning to the club, I’ve been so happy. You can’t wipe the smile off my face. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the team. They came close last year, so hopefully we can go for the championship this time. There has to be a trophy, one way or another,” she says, making her ambitions perfectly clear.
PSV came second on goal difference in the Vrouwen Eredivisie last season. With Nouwen, they sign a strong defender who is used to playing in the Eredivisie.
