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Alfons Sampsted Transfer from Birmingham City to Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles have announced the signing of right back Alfons Sampsted from Birmingham. Alfons Sampsted signed his contract on Saturday and will remain at De Adelaarshorst until the summer of 2028. Sampsted arrived in the Netherlands at the beginning of this week for medical tests, which he passed successfully.
The Go Ahead Eagles have announced the signing of right back Alfons Sampsted from Birmingham. Alfons Sampsted signed his contract on Saturday and will remain at De Adelaarshorst until the summer of 2028. Sampsted arrived in the Netherlands at the beginning of this week for medical tests, which he passed successfully.
Alfons Sampsted has departed from Birmingham City, joining Go Ahead Eagles in a permanent transfer. Sampsted's departure comes 18 months after he joined from FC Twente. His transfer was first a loan and was made permanent in the summer. In total, he made 31 appearances for Birmingham City. At the start of January, Davies had blocked Sampsted's exit because Birmingham City had a shortage of players; however, the defender has now left following Bright Osayi-Samuel's return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Alfons Sampsted has departed from Birmingham City, joining Go Ahead Eagles in a permanent transfer. Sampsted's departure comes 18 months after he joined from FC Twente. His transfer was first a loan and was made permanent in the summer. In total, he made 31 appearances for Birmingham City. At the start of January, Davies had blocked Sampsted's exit because Birmingham City had a shortage of players; however, the defender has now left following Bright Osayi-Samuel's return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Alfons Sampsted has joined Go Ahead Eagles from Birmingham City and has signed at De Adelaarshorst.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Alfons Sampsted has joined Go Ahead Eagles from Birmingham City and has signed at De Adelaarshorst.
De Stentor reports that Alfons Sampsted has passed his medical tests and that for his move to Go Ahead Eagles, only the official announcement is pending. According to the outlet, Go Ahead Eagles is expected to make his arrival official shortly, probably in the next few hours.
De Stentor reports that Alfons Sampsted has passed his medical tests and that for his move to Go Ahead Eagles, only the official announcement is pending. According to the outlet, Go Ahead Eagles is expected to make his arrival official shortly, probably in the next few hours.
Jan Willem van Dop, director of Go Ahead Eagles, told RTV Oost that the club will strengthen their squad with Alfons Sampsted if all goes well, as the player is currently undergoing a medical examination. Van Dop stated that the replacement for Mats Deijl is being medically examined and that he was essentially secured. He added that an agreement is in place with the club, the agent and his player. Van Dop later confirmed that the Icelander, Sampsted, is the right-back being examined on Thursday. Sampsted will join from Birmingham City and is expected to replace Mats Deijl, who is leaving for Feyenoord.
Jan Willem van Dop, director of Go Ahead Eagles, told RTV Oost that the club will strengthen their squad with Alfons Sampsted if all goes well, as the player is currently undergoing a medical examination. Van Dop stated that the replacement for Mats Deijl is being medically examined and that he was essentially secured. He added that an agreement is in place with the club, the agent and his player. Van Dop later confirmed that the Icelander, Sampsted, is the right-back being examined on Thursday. Sampsted will join from Birmingham City and is expected to replace Mats Deijl, who is leaving for Feyenoord.
Alfons Sampsted is in discussions to leave Birmingham City. According to reports in The Netherlands, he could move to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles. According to BirminghamLive, Alfons Sampsted’s time with Birmingham City is coming to an end.
Alfons Sampsted is in discussions to leave Birmingham City. According to reports in The Netherlands, he could move to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles. According to BirminghamLive, Alfons Sampsted’s time with Birmingham City is coming to an end.
Go Ahead Eagles are targeting Alfons Sampsted, a right-back, to replace their captain, Mats Deijl, who is set to join Feyenoord. The club plans to sign both an experienced player and a young backup for the position, with Sampsted identified for the experienced role. The 27-year-old Icelander is currently at Birmingham City, where he is not part of the team's plans, and previously played 44 Eredivisie matches for FC Twente. Sampsted, who has been capped 23 times for Iceland, joined Birmingham in July 2025 and has a contract until June 2027. He has made 6 Championship appearances this season and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €1.50m.
Go Ahead Eagles are targeting Alfons Sampsted, a right-back, to replace their captain, Mats Deijl, who is set to join Feyenoord. The club plans to sign both an experienced player and a young backup for the position, with Sampsted identified for the experienced role. The 27-year-old Icelander is currently at Birmingham City, where he is not part of the team's plans, and previously played 44 Eredivisie matches for FC Twente. Sampsted, who has been capped 23 times for Iceland, joined Birmingham in July 2025 and has a contract until June 2027. He has made 6 Championship appearances this season and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €1.50m.
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