Perr Schuurs keert terug naar Nederland na einde bij Torino
Turijn, vrijdag, 6 februari 2026.
Perr Schuurs verlaat Torino per direct. Zijn contract wordt ontbonden na bijna tweeënhalf jaar blessureleed. De Nederlandse verdediger keert terug naar huis om zijn revalidatie voort te zetten. Sinds oktober 2023 speelde hij geen enkele minuut meer, nadat een zware knieblessure tijdens een duel met Inter zijn carrière in Turijn stillegde. Schuurs, ooit een veelbelovend talent bij Fortuna Sittard en Ajax, speelde uiteindelijk 43 officiële duels voor de Serie A-club. Nu hoopt hij in Nederland weer fit te worden. Transfervrij zoekt hij in de zomer een nieuwe ploeg waar hij competitief kan terugkeren.
perr schuurs leaves torino after prolonged injury struggle
Perr Schuurs has officially parted ways with Torino following nearly two-and-a-half years of persistent injury setbacks [1]. The Dutch defender sustained a serious knee injury during a match against Inter on October 21, 2023, which sidelined him indefinitely [2]. Since then, he failed to feature in any official matches for the Serie A side [3]. His departure marks the formal end of a challenging chapter in Turin, where he made 43 appearances across competitions before his fitness declined [1][3]. The decision to terminate his contract was mutual, allowing Schuurs to focus fully on recovery in the Netherlands [4].
return to netherlands focuses on rehabilitation
Schuurs will continue his rehabilitation process back home in the Netherlands under personalized medical supervision [3]. By relocating, he gains access to familiar support networks and specialized treatment facilities essential for advanced recovery stages [5]. The 26-year-old emphasized the emotional difficulty of stepping away from active play, acknowledging the psychological toll of extended absence from football [1]. Despite the setback, Schuurs remains determined to regain full fitness and aims to secure a competitive return through a new club next season [3]. He will enter the summer transfer window as a free agent [5].
career trajectory from ajax to serie a struggles
Emerging as a standout talent at Fortuna Sittard, Schuurs joined Ajax in 2018 and contributed to multiple domestic titles, including three Eredivisie championships and two KNVB Cups [5]. After limited playing time at Ajax, he transferred to Torino in 2022 seeking regular first-team opportunities [5]. Initially successful, he established himself as a starting center-back before recurring knee issues disrupted his progress [1][3]. Once considered among the Netherlands’ most promising defenders, Schuurs now faces rebuilding both physically and professionally ahead of potential new opportunities [4]. His journey reflects broader concerns around athlete longevity amid intense physical demands [GPT].