Still he participated in the KNVB Cup, which Ajax successfully defended. Following speculation about a transfer (Lindenbergh, along with Michael Krohn-Dehli were deemed surplus to requirements, and were not even allowed to train with the first team to keep their fitness up), Lindenbergh signed with Sparta Rotterdam.
He continued to participate in the KNVB Cup, which Ajax successfully defended. Following rumors about a transfer (Lindenbergh, along with Michael Krohn-Dehli were deemed unnecessary and were not even allowed to train with the first team to maintain their fitness level), Lindenbergh signed with Sparta Rotterdam.