Opening night at the Philips Stadion
The season starts Saturday at 20.00 against Fortuna Sittard (1). Your team are defending champions, but the 0–4 Johan Cruijff Schaal defeat against AZ is still fresh. Defensive questions have not gone away, this is the third straight year it is the biggest worry (2). Excelsior opened the Eredivisie Friday with a convincing win over Cambuur (11). Now it is your turn.
Pepi stays, Bosz is surprised
Ricardo Pepi is still a PSV player. Peter Bosz did not expect it. "I was a bit surprised that his transfer last season, to Fulham, didn't work out," Bosz told English media (3) (4). The striker attracted strong Premier League interest but remains in Eindhoven.
Sano tested, not yet presented
Kodai Sano completed his medical Wednesday, but the club has still not announced him (5). Rik Elfrink says the paperwork is the holdup. Fans are waiting.
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Kostic and Sano getting technical praise
The early reviews are strong. Mike Verweij called Filip Kostic a smart signing (8). VoetbalPrimeur's transfer podcast described both Kostic and Sano as genuine reinforcements, Kostic in particular was labeled a "bulldozer" whose crosses carry real threat (9). Neither is expected in the line-up Saturday, but two World Cup players return (6).
Ajax block Baas move
Ajax are not playing ball. Youri Baas will not be sold to PSV. Mike Verweij: "Unless they come with a big bag of money" (7). Ajax simply do not want to strengthen a domestic rival.
Verbeek not a fan of PSV's centre-backs
Gertjan Verbeek is pessimistic. He says PSV need at least one central defender and singled out a current centre-back who "always stands wrong" (12). Verbeek was blunt: "I am not a fan of him."
Kieft: a Veerman move would be good for PSV
Wim Kieft believes Joey Veerman moving on a good transfer would benefit the club (5). No concrete interest reported, but the suggestion is out there.
Lozano lands at LA Galaxy
Former PSV winger Hirving Lozano has joined LA Galaxy on loan from San Diego through December 2026, with a permanent option (12) (13). Your old number 11 is heading to MLS.
Fan reactions
The mood among PSV fans is split. There is excitement about the transfer activity, one Reddit thread asks "Is Earnie finally cooking?" after the Kostic and Sano deals. Another is less confident, asking whether anyone can stop PSV this season, with replies showing genuine concern about Ajax and Feyenoord closing the gap. Join the discussion
