Fortuna Sittard has held talks regarding a potential loan move for PSV midfielder Isaac Babadi. Dutch outlet VI reported this week that Sparta Rotterdam is also interested in the 21-year-old player. vi.nl first reported the story.
The Limburg club currently sits sixth in the Eredivisie with seven points from four matches. With a goal difference of +1 and recent form of WLWD, Fortuna is building a solid start to the season. They trail leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points. Strengthening the midfield could bolster the squad for upcoming challenges, including the home fixture against Ajax on September 12th. The full standings are always up to date on our site.
Who is Isaac Babadi?
Isaac Babadi is a 21-year-old attacking midfielder under contract with PSV. He has made a total of 35 appearances for the Eindhoven club's first team. This season, however, he has yet to feature for the senior side. Last season, Babadi was loaned to Belgian club Antwerp FC to gain more playing time. His profile as a creative force aligns with Fortuna Sittard's need to create more scoring opportunities.
What would a loan mean for Fortuna Sittard?
A loan deal for Babadi would represent a low-risk reinforcement for manager Danny Buijs's squad. PSV is willing to cooperate on such a move, according to the reports. Babadi could immediately compete for a place in midfield, easing the burden on current options. The arrival of a new player also impacts the squad composition and the distribution of minutes.
How does this relate to competition from Sparta?
Sparta Rotterdam is the other Eredivisie club that has held talks with Babadi. According to VI, a potential transfer of Babadi to Sparta is unrelated to the earlier move of Ayoni Santos to PSV. This means both clubs are competing on equal footing for the player's signature. For Fortuna, the task is to present an attractive sporting project, especially given their current sixth-place standing in the league.
What are the next steps?
Discussions have taken place, but a definitive agreement has not yet been reached. The coming days will be important to see if Fortuna Sittard can secure Babadi for the remainder of the season. The club is simultaneously preparing for the important home match against Ajax, who are fourth in the table. All preparations for that match can be followed on our fixtures page. The board hopes to have clarity on a potential new signing before that date.
