Van Ginkel Steps Down as Vitesse Shareholder

The move reduces the number of the club’s primary financial supporters to four.

Divesting from Arnhem

The departure is more than a resignation. De Gelderlander reports that Van Ginkel is actively divesting his ownership stake in the Arnhem-based club.

AD.nl confirmed the news, stating that Van Ginkel is officially gone as a Sterkhouder. It is a clean break.

A Shift Toward NEC

The fallout extends beyond Vitesse’s internal ledger. Omroep Gelderland notes that this shift in ownership coincides with developments involving NEC, describing the situation as a loss of a shareholder for Vitesse and a new acquisition for the rival club.

Pressure on the Sterkhouder Model

Vitesse relies on the Sterkhouder system—a specific financial model designed to secure stability through a small circle of wealthy backers. Now, that circle has shrunk.

The remaining four Sterkhouders must now manage the club’s strategic direction and financial obligations without Van Ginkel’s contribution.

Uncertainty Over Asset Sales

The exit strategy is centered on the sale of assets. While the club has not released a detailed public statement identifying the buyer of the shares, reports from De Gelderlander and Omroep Gelderland indicate the sale is the primary mechanism of the exit.

For Vitesse, the timing is critical.