In the 2007–08 season Otten regained his place in the starting lineup of NEC and in the opening game of the 2008–09 he made his official return to Eredivisie action. He crowned this achievement by scoring the 2–0 goal against De Graafschap.
During the 2007-08 season, Otten reclaimed his position in NEC's starting lineup. In the first match of the 2008-09 season, he returned to Eredivisie play and scored a goal against De Graafschap, thus concluding this achievement.