PSV have been actively pursuing Geertruida since the beginning of the transfer window, with the Dutch club viewing him as a crucial piece in their newly formed championship team. The signing is seen as a response to the injury of team captain Jerdy Schouten in early April, who suffered a serious injury. Geertruida was identified as a top candidate for the right central defender position early on in the window.
According to Voetbal International, Geertruida arrived in the Netherlands in late April and underwent medical checks at Top Support in Eindhoven. The deal was delayed due to RB Leipzig's need for approval, but Geertruida finally passed the medical tests on Thursday. On Friday morning, photos of Geertruida wearing the PSV shirt with the number 2 were released, and he met his new teammates on the training pitch.