NEC Nijmegen have confirmed Wiljan Vloet will stand down as coach at the end of the season and be replaced by Excelsior manager Alex Pastoor.
Vloet, who joined NEC in 2009, will remain in his role until July 1, when he will leave to become the new technical director of Eerste Divisie side Sparta Rotterdam.
The 49-year-old has agreed to a five-year deal at Sparta and revealed his delight at the move, saying: "It is a conscious decision of mine. I have always aspired to such a post and Sparta, in my opinion, is a club with potential. The chance to bring Sparta success is one I grab with both hands."
NEC sit 10th in the Eredivisie and travel to relegation-threatened Venlo today with Vloet promising to remain focused on leading the club to the best possible finish with five games remaining until the end of the season.
Fixtures
Last night
AZ Alkmaar v NAC
Today
Venlo v NEC 8.45pm
Den Haag v Vitesse 9.45pm
Excelsior v Graafschap 9.45pm
Willem II v Heracles 10.45pm
Tomorrow
Ajax v Groningen 4.30pm
Twente v Roda 4.30pm
Utrecht v Feyenoord 4.30pm
PSV v Heerenveen 6.30pm