On 18 May, manager Fred Rutten opted to not take up the contract renewal, and left the club.[1] On 7 June, the club scheduled a friendly against Standard Liège, which will be played on 14 July.[2] Six days later, the club announced a friendly with Lierse SK, scheduled to be played on 19 July.[3]
On 14 June, Bayer Leverkusen is announced as the club's opponent on 27 July. The match will also be played at GelreDome.[4]
On 19 June, Peter Bosz is announced as new manager.[5] Late in the month, Vitesse announced Marko Vejinović as the first summer signing.[6]