Fortuna Sittard has agreed to terms with Kristof Aelbrecht, the 45-year-old Belgian returns to the club as assistant coach. Aelbrecht was active in the same role at Fortuna between 2018 and 2020. “It feels good to be back in Sittard. In the past few years, I have gained a lot of experience in different environments and roles, which has given me a broader perspective and a full backpack. Fortuna has developed into a stable club in the Eredivisie since my departure. I look forward to continuing to build on that development with the staff and players and to get the most out of the group every day.” Aelbrecht began his coaching career in the youth academy of PSV, before joining Fortuna in 2018. After his first stint at the club, he returned to PSV for a short period, became head coach of TOP Oss and worked at Club Brugge. In the past two seasons, Aelbrecht was active as assistant coach at Willem II. Aelbrecht signs for one season.