Former Tottenham goalkeeper Michel Vorm has turned down an offer of a playing return in Holland.

Fortuna Sittard made the approach just months after Vorm had decided to hang up the gloves after coming off contract at Spurs.

Fortuna coach Sjors Ultee admits a shortage of options led them to Vorm, before eventually dealing in fellow veteran Piet Velthuizen.

"These are mainly goalkeepers who have just retired or were without a club," Ultee explained.

“Michel Vorm indicated through his management that he was not interested and Joris Delle had just returned from an adventure in South Africa and did not want to jump in again immediately.

"The only one who was willing to help us was Piet and I have great respect and appreciation for that."