With Sheffield United’s owner hiring for the club, the former Liverpool favorite signs a new contract with Beerschot until 2025

After weeks of speculation, Dirk Kuyt has signed a new contract with Beerschot. The former Liverpool striker took over the team midway through the season and guided them to promotion back to the Belgian Pro League. There have been rumors that he will not stay for their top-flight campaign given the uncertainty surrounding ownership.

However, in recent weeks it has been confirmed that United World, who also own Sheffield United, will financially back the club for next season in the Belgian top flight. The last time they were promoted the team only managed two seasons before being relegated. They were promoted despite a lack of investment last year, so there is hope that this time around the backing of the ownership group will help them maintain their top spot.

Beerschot were joined in promotion by Dender, both surprise packages ahead of favorites Zulte Waregem, Lommel and Beveren. Dender saw his head coach leave to join Westerlo.