Jari de Busser confirmed a move from Go Ahead Eagles to AZ Alkmaar this weekend. Van Hintum said that they received a nice transfer fee and that Jari has really become a cult hero there. He added that de Busser is a fantastic goalkeeper who has developed tremendously in recent years, not just on the field, but also in the locker room, and that AZ is a fantastic move for him.

Jari De Busser has been acquired by AZ. According to statements made by AZ's technical director, Niels van Duinen, via the club's website, De Busser was considered the top candidate to strengthen the goalkeeping group. Van Duinen expressed that De Busser was the candidate they had hoped for and that he has developed strongly over the past two years, gaining European experience with Go Ahead Eagles. Van Duinen also said that De Busser's age and qualities fit the profile sought by AZ and that he is comfortable with the ball, which Van Duinen noted is an important quality for a goalkeeper at AZ. Van Duinen further stated that they are pleased De Busser will be with the club for the coming years.

It was reported on Wednesday that the Belgian Jari De Busser is going to AZ, where he will compete with Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro. A five-year contract is ready in Alkmaar. Niels van Duinen, AZ's technical director, does not want to officially confirm the transfer yet but does not deny the talks. When asked by ESPN if he could be congratulated on AZ's first summer signing, the director responded with a smile. He then asked if that was so and stated that he thinks De Busser would be a good keeper for AZ.

Jari De Busser, 26, is transferring to AZ, following a previous bid from the Dutch club for the Belgian goalkeeper. De Busser, who was also on a list of potential targets for Club Brugge although their interest was not concrete, is said to have already reached a personal agreement with AZ. Mounir Boualin reports that AZ has now reached a verbal agreement with Go Ahead Eagles over the transfer after convincing the club with an improved offer, and the final details are being finalized. The goalkeeper joined Go Ahead Eagles in August 2024, has a contract until June 2027, and made 34 appearances in the Eredivisie in the 2025/2026 season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €4.00m. Recent reports from June 2026 suggested a potential transfer to Celtic would cost approximately €2.4 million, while an April 2026 report mentioned a potential €3 million cost for Club Brugge.