Sparta Rotterdam close to Jasper Schendelaar Sparta Rotterdam is closing in on goalkeeper Jasper Schendelaar. The 25-year-old PEC Zwolle keeper reacts to transfer rumors. 'I can't say much about it', Schendelaar told De Stentor. Sparta Rotterdam has reportedly made a bid, but no agreement has been reached yet. Schendelaar is still under contract with Zwolle until mid-2027. ## What does Schendelaar say? Schendelaar reacts to the rumors in De Stentor. 'It's a cliché, but I can't really say much about it. I know there have been things written, but I don't think it's up to me to say anything. I don't know any more than you do', he says. The keeper has ambitions. 'Last year I had that and the year before too. I just want to get better every day and take a step forward, that's my goal. When, how and why is hard to say. If it happens now, it happens now. And if it happens next year, it happens next year.' ## What does this mean for Sparta Rotterdam? Sparta Rotterdam is currently in 13th place in the Eredivisie with 0 points. The arrival of Schendelaar could be an important strengthening for the goal. The club has not yet scored or conceded any goals this season. The next match is at home against Telstar on January 31, 2027. Telstar is currently third in the table. ## What's next? It is still unclear if and when a transfer will take place. Schendelaar remains under contract with PEC Zwolle until mid-2027. Sparta Rotterdam will have to wait and see if the transfer goes through.