AZ Alkmaar HubAZ Alkmaar loses Jens Odgaard after his transfer to Bologna. The Dane played on loan for the Italians since last winter, who have now exercised the purchase option in his contract.
What happened?
Odgaard came to AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2022 from Sassuolo and had a good first season. He played 45 games in all competitions and scored twelve goals and six assists.
Why is this important for AZ Alkmaar?
The departure of Odgaard is a loss for AZ Alkmaar, which now has to look for a new striker. The club is currently in 7th place in the Eredivisie with 52 points from 34 games.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 7th |
| Points | 52 |
| Games played | 34 |
| Recent result | DDDDW |
What's next?
AZ Alkmaar now has to look for a new striker to compensate for the departure of Odgaard. The club recently drew 3-3 against NAC Breda on May 17, 2026.
Odgaard himself is happy with his transfer to Bologna, which has qualified for the Champions League. The Italians recently won 0-2 against Napoli and secured a place in the Champions League.
