​Fortuna Sittard have confirmed the loan signing of 26-year-old forward Ole Romeny from Oxford United for the 2026/2027 season. At this stage, there is no evidence to suggest that Fortuna Sittard and Oxford United have agreed a future purchase option for the Indonesian striker. Fortuna Sittard’s rationale behind the deal is clear: they are hoping that Romeny can help fill the goal-scoring void created by Kaj Sierhuis’ departure this summer. For Romeny, the move represents an opportunity to rebuild his career on regular footballing footing after a challenging period with Oxford United.
Romeny joined Oxford United in January 2025 from FC Utrecht, where he had demonstrated potential by scoring three goals in 32 appearances. His time at Oxford, however, has been difficult. He managed only one goal in 32 appearances, a tally that included a single strike during the 14 games he played toward the end of the 2024/2025 season. In the following season, he featured 18 times for Oxford United but did not score. These numbers underline the struggle he has faced since leaving Emmen, where his form had been more productive.
The most productive spell of Romeny’s career to date came during the 2022/2023 season with FC Emmen in the Eredivisie, when he found the back of the net 12 times in 39 appearances. That goal-scoring burst sparked a move to Utrecht, but despite possessing the capability to deliver goals, he has found it difficult to recapture that level of form in recent campaigns.
Now, the loan arrangement with Fortuna Sittard offers Romeny a fresh stage to re-establish himself. A season in the Eredivisie with Fortuna Sittard could provide the platform he needs to regain the form that made him a promising talent at Emmen and a potential asset for his parent club, Oxford United, in the future. For Fortuna Sittard, the expectation is straightforward: Romeny’s goals could help compensate for the loss of Sierhuis and contribute to their attacking threat across the campaign.
The decision to pursue this loan deal reflects a broader strategic approach by Fortuna Sittard to strengthen their squad depth and versatility in attack. With Romeny’s experience in Dutch football and his demonstrated ability to find the net, the club will be hoping he can adapt quickly to their system and culture, translating his potential into consistent performances in the Eredivisie.
Romeny’s career trajectory has shown that when he is at his best, he has the instinct and finishing prowess to make a meaningful impact. If he can rediscover that form during his time in Sittard, both the player and the club stand to benefit. For Romeny, the loan offers a chance to revive his career, stake a claim for regular football, and demonstrate his capabilities on a stage where he can showcase his talents more consistently. As the season unfolds, supporters will be watching closely to see whether Romeny can translate his potential into tangible goal-scoring contributions for Fortuna Sittard and, in doing so, reaffirm his standing as a valuable forward in Dutch football.