FC Twente sees a talented player return to direct competitor AZ. Melle Roede, a 19-year-old midfielder, has signed a two-year contract with AZ. Roede made the move from AZ to the FC Twente/Heracles Academie a year ago, where he played for the reserve team. He has gained a lot of experience and has even sat on the bench for Heracles Almelo. Head of youth development Paul Brandenburg is happy to have him back. Brandenburg said that Roede made a step in between to play a lot in the Under 21 competition and gain experience. FC Twente brought in Roede a year ago to give him more playing time, but now he returns to AZ. The move of Roede to AZ is a loss for FC Twente, but the club still has a lot of talent. FC Twente now has to look at other options to strengthen the selection. The coming weeks will make it clear if FC Twente loses or gains more players. AZ is a direct competitor of FC Twente and the move of Roede can have an impact on the competition. FC Twente must now focus on the new season and try to get as many points as possible. The club will have to work hard to replace Roede and to stay competitive in the Eredivisie. With the right players and the right strategy, FC Twente can still have a successful season. The fans of FC Twente will be hoping that the club can bounce back from this loss and come back stronger than ever.