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 still took part in the KNVB Cup, which Ajax successfully defended. Following discussions about his possible transfer (Lindenbergh, along with Michael Krohn-Dehli were considered redundant and were not even permitted to train with the first team to keep their physical condition up), Lindenbergh signed with Sparta Rotterdam.