His time in Alkmaar was, however, marked by injuries and he struggled to establish himself in the starting lineup. After loans at NAC Breda and Vitesse, he signed a permanent two-and-a-half year deal with the latter on 14 January 2009 with Julian Jenner making the same move.
Despite his time in Alkmaar being hampered by injuries, he was unable to consistently earn a starting spot. After loan spells at NAC Breda and Vitesse, he signed a permanent contract with Vitesse on January 14, 2009, alongside Julian Jenner.