Vitesse Arnhem have had their professional licence revoked by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), effectively barring the club from competing in the 2024-25 season.
The decision comes after Vitesse failed to meet critical financial and regulatory requirements, including providing a balanced budget, maintaining a bank account, and securing an auditing accountant. Vitesse say they will appeal.
The KNVB’s independent licensing committee communicated this decision to Vitesse on Monday, citing the club’s inability to comply despite several extensions.
Vitesse — who had...