Heracles Almelo have signed centre-back Antoine van der Linden on a one-year contract from Portuguese side Maritimo.

Gertjan Verbeek has signed the 33-year-old as a replacement for Jan Wuytens, who has joined FC Utrecht.

Heracles director Nico Jan Hoogma told the club's website: "Antoine has been signed to fill the left central defensive position.

"He is a fine central defender who brings bags of experience to the team; he is a real asset for us."