According to VoetbalPrimeur, Mansvelder's absence was due to a burn-out, which he has now largely recovered from. The decision to end his collaboration with Vitesse was made in good agreement, with the club confirming this on their website. Mansvelder himself explained the situation, stating that he had to take a step back from his work due to the burn-out, which was not easy, especially as Vitesse is a club he holds dear and they were in a crucial phase. He understands that the club had to make decisions to ensure continuity in his absence. Willem van der Linden has taken over Mansvelder's role as general director in the GelreDome. Vitesse has given Mansvelder the space to explore his next move in the top sport, as they currently sit fifth in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.