Overview
- Overmars announced his immediate resignation from the sporting director role at Royal Antwerp after saying his energy was ‘completely depleted’ and doctors warned of a high risk if he continued work.
- The decision halted contract-extension talks that were already under way and leaves the club with an abrupt leadership transition and no successor named in initial statements.
- He will make a final, in-person farewell to supporters at Royal Antwerp’s home match against Union Saint-Gilloise at the Bosuilstadion before stepping away from professional duties.
- Reporting recalls a serious health episode in 2022 that forced hospital treatment, and Overmars cited long-term fatigue and severe psychological pressure as the reasons for his sudden exit.
- Overmars joined Antwerp in 2022 after leaving Ajax and thanked the Gheysens family and club staff for stabilising the club, saying he plans to return only as a supporter once he has rested.