AZ Alkmaar winger Ibrahim Sadiq completes transfer to Colorado Rapids

Ibrahim Sadiq has left AZ Alkmaar to join the Colorado Rapids. The 26-year-old Ghanaian winger signed with the MLS club on Thursday.

The move ends Sadiq's three-season stint with the Dutch Eredivisie side. His new contract with Colorado runs through the 2027-28 season and includes an option for 2028-29. The transfer marks a new chapter for the former Ghana youth international, who developed into a regular starter during his time in Alkmaar.

Ibrahim Sadiq's exit coincides with an excellent start to the season for AZ Alkmaar. The club currently sits first in the Eredivisie with twelve points from four matches. They have won all their games and have a goal difference of plus ten. That puts them two points clear of chasing PSV Eindhoven. The current WWWW form highlights the team's strong position.

Manager Pascal Jansen's squad remains strong even without Sadiq. The coming weeks will show if the team can maintain its momentum. The next test is the home fixture against Willem II on September 11th.

Ibrahim Sadiq is a former Ghana youth international. The right-winger began his European career in the Netherlands with AZ. Over three seasons with the Alkmaar-based club, he grew into an important wide player. His pace and dribbling ability were hallmarks of his game.

Now at age 26, he makes the move to the United States. The Colorado Rapids hope to use his Eredivisie experience in their league campaign. Sadiq becomes the latest addition to a squad looking to improve on last season's performance.

The Colorado Rapids officially announced the signing of Ibrahim Sadiq on Thursday. The player has signed a multi-year deal. It runs at least through the summer of 2028.

The club also holds an option for the 2028-29 season. This gives both parties flexibility to reassess the partnership after a few years. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed. AZ Alkmaar will receive a transfer fee for the player.

AZ Alkmaar now turns its full attention to continuing the season. The club sits firmly atop the league table and aims to maintain that position.

The next home game is against Willem II, who currently sit fifteenth. After that come away matches against direct rivals. The complete league table is available on the standings page. The match against Willem II at the AFAS Stadion kicks off on September 11, 2026.