Proper, a midfielder, had the feeling that he was not on the first team at NEC. He decided to leave the club after 15 years, citing the need to play again. The transfer to sc Heerenveen was a deliberate choice, as Proper felt it was time to take on a new challenge. In an interview with VoetbalPrimeur, Proper explained that he wanted to be honest with himself and acknowledge that it was time to move on.
Proper has no regrets about the transfer and is looking forward to playing for sc Heerenveen. The move marks a new chapter in his career, and he is eager to contribute to the team's success. The concrete next step for Proper will be to settle into his new team and start playing matches.