Dutch side FC Volendam have announced the departure of Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu, effective February 1, 2025. The decision comes after an underwhelming spell at the club, which saw the experienced forward struggle to make an impact.
Manu, who joined Volendam in October 2024 on a short-term deal until the end of the season, will now become a free agent during the ongoing transfer window. Despite having a contract that was set to expire in June 2025, the club opted to terminate the agreement early.
In an official statement, FC Volendam explained, “Elvis Manu (31) and the club will part ways as of February 1. This gives the attacker the opportunity to look for a new challenge in this transfer period. Manu had a contract until next summer, with the possibility to leave on a free transfer during this window.”
Manu made his debut on October 4 against Vitesse and featured in seven matches, scoring one goal—a decisive 3-2 winner against FC Den Bosch. However, his overall performances fell short of expectations in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
“FC Volendam thanks Elvis for his commitment to the club and wishes him success in the rest of his career,” the statement concluded.
The 31-year-old forward has had an extensive career, representing clubs such as Excelsior, SC Cambuur, Brighton & Hove Albion, Huddersfield Town, Go Ahead Eagles, Genclerbirligi, Akhisar Belediyespor, Beijing Renhe, PFK Ludogorets, Wisla Krakow, Botev Plovdiv, FC Universitatea Cluj-Napoca, and FC Groningen.
Manu is now set to explore new opportunities as he seeks the next chapter in his football journey.
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