De Graafschap is losing one of its most important players, Teun Gijselhart, to Deportivo La Coruña. The 21-year-old midfielder is trading the Keuken Kampioen Divisie for La Liga. The transfer will bring De Graafschap a significant transfer fee, namely 1 million euros, with the possibility of rising to 1.4 million euros. Gijselhart was a regular player for De Graafschap in the past season, playing 36 of the 38 matches in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. The midfielder will now play for a club with a rich history, Deportivo La Coruña, which became the first Spanish champion after the turn of the century. The club played in the Champions League in 2004/05. Gijselhart will become a teammate of Zakaria Eddahchouri, who exchanged Telstar for Galicia in early 2025. De Graafschap must now look for a replacement for Gijselhart, who leaves a big gap in the selection. The club has time to find a new midfielder, but it won't be easy to find someone who reaches Gijselhart's level. De Graafschap will have to survive without one of its most important players. The transfer of Gijselhart is a big blow to the club, but it's also a chance to develop new players. De Graafschap must now look to the future and see how they can compensate for the loss of Gijselhart. The club will have to work hard to find a suitable replacement and to adjust to the new situation. De Graafschap's fans will have to get used to the fact that Gijselhart is no longer part of the team. The transfer is a significant change for the club, but it's also an opportunity to grow and to become stronger.