AZ Alkmaar wants to sign Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen. The 22-year-old striker wants to move to Alkmaar, but the clubs are far apart financially.

What happened?

The transfer of Thom van Bergen to AZ Alkmaar is not yet finalized. The striker wants to make the move to Alkmaar, but the clubs have not yet agreed on a transfer fee.

Why does AZ Alkmaar want him?

AZ Alkmaar has been following Van Bergen for some time and sees him as a versatile player who can play both as a striker and in a free role up front. Last season, he played in all 34 league games and scored 9 goals and 5 assists.

What are the chances of a transfer?

The chances of a transfer are still uncertain. AZ Alkmaar has already officially expressed interest and has made several bids, but FC Groningen has rejected them. Director Frank van Mosselveld of FC Groningen says that the clubs are financially far apart.

DateMatchResult
2026-05-17AZ Alkmaar - NAC Breda3-3

AZ Alkmaar is currently in 7th place in the Eredivisie with 52 points from 34 games. The club has recently had a streak of 5 consecutive draws and is unbeaten in the last 5 games.