Iván Márquez returns to the Eredivisie to sign with Fortuna Sittard

Fortuna Sittard has signed 31-year-old Spanish defender Iván Márquéz from 1. FC Nürnberg. Márquéz joins the Eredivisie club following a loan spell at NEC last season. He has signed a three-year contract with Fortuna Sittard that includes an option for an additional year.

Márquéz expressed his enthusiasm about the move on the club's website, stating he is looking forward to the new chapter. He cited his previous time at NEC Nijmegen as making him and his family feel at home in the Netherlands, making him happy to stay in the country and join Fortuna Sittard.

The defender began his career in Málaga's youth academy. He subsequently played for several Spanish clubs including UD San Padro, El Palo, Atlético Madrileño, Osasuna B, and Valencia B before moving to Poland to play for Korona Kielce and Cracovia.

Márquéz initially joined NEC Nijmegen before transferring to FC Nürnberg in summer 2023. He returned to NEC on loan last season. Overall, he played 98 matches for NEC across his spells at the club.