First-choice in his debut campaign – 28 matches, four goals – he was rarely played in 2009–10, being again loaned in the January transfer window, now to VVV-Venlo.
During his first season as a player – with 28 matches and four goals – he did not get much playing time in 2009–10. He was then sent on loan to VVV-Venlo during the January transfer period.