Joris Kramer Transfer from Go Ahead Eagles to FC Groningen
Joris Kramer was in the explicit interest of FC Groningen, but no agreement was reached between the club and Go Ahead Eagles. Joris Kramer stated that he assumes he will play for Go Ahead Eagles next season, but that anything can still happen. He said that he has ambition, but a potential move also has to be right. Kramer also said that he does not want to give up the position he has at his current club easily. He stated that if a transfer is not negotiable with Go Ahead Eagles, he will not think further about it.
Joris Kramer was in the explicit interest of FC Groningen, but no agreement was reached between the club and Go Ahead Eagles. Joris Kramer stated that he assumes he will play for Go Ahead Eagles next season, but that anything can still happen. He said that he has ambition, but a potential move also has to be right. Kramer also said that he does not want to give up the position he has at his current club easily. He stated that if a transfer is not negotiable with Go Ahead Eagles, he will not think further about it.
Go Ahead Eagles' general director, Jan Willem van Dop, stated that FC Groningen had already contacted Joris Kramer before Go Ahead Eagles were informed. Speaking to DVHN, Van Dop said the club does not want Kramer to leave this summer and is unhappy with FC Groningen's approach. He mentioned that conversations with Kramer made it clear that FC Groningen had already been in contact with him at an earlier stage. Van Dop stated the chance of a transfer is zero, though he noted the player's opinion is also a factor. He added that while in principle anything can be sold, other factors play a role in a transfer to FC Groningen and stated that they are not going to do this.
Go Ahead Eagles' general director, Jan Willem van Dop, stated that FC Groningen had already contacted Joris Kramer before Go Ahead Eagles were informed. Speaking to DVHN, Van Dop said the club does not want Kramer to leave this summer and is unhappy with FC Groningen's approach. He mentioned that conversations with Kramer made it clear that FC Groningen had already been in contact with him at an earlier stage. Van Dop stated the chance of a transfer is zero, though he noted the player's opinion is also a factor. He added that while in principle anything can be sold, other factors play a role in a transfer to FC Groningen and stated that they are not going to do this.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Joris Kramer has not spoken with FC Groningen, but his agent has. The report also states his agent is talking with many more clubs. Kramer stated that there is no news and little is happening, despite much appearing in the press. He is open to hearing the stories, plans, and goals of every club. Go Ahead Eagles indicated in a conversation that they would regret it if he leaves. Kramer hopes to make a next step and has ambition, but is currently focusing on Go Ahead Eagles. He remains part of the club for now. The Voetbalprimeur.nl report suggests a departure seems imminent.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Joris Kramer has not spoken with FC Groningen, but his agent has. The report also states his agent is talking with many more clubs. Kramer stated that there is no news and little is happening, despite much appearing in the press. He is open to hearing the stories, plans, and goals of every club. Go Ahead Eagles indicated in a conversation that they would regret it if he leaves. Kramer hopes to make a next step and has ambition, but is currently focusing on Go Ahead Eagles. He remains part of the club for now. The Voetbalprimeur.nl report suggests a departure seems imminent.
According to RTV Noord, an agreement has been reached between FC Groningen and Joris Kramer, but FC Groningen still requires an agreement with the management of Go Ahead Eagles. In an interview with a regional broadcaster, FC Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld stated that they still want Joris and have been working on the matter for some time. Voetbal International reports that Kramer and Go Ahead Eagles are in talks about a contract extension. Joris Kramer did not comment.
According to RTV Noord, an agreement has been reached between FC Groningen and Joris Kramer, but FC Groningen still requires an agreement with the management of Go Ahead Eagles. In an interview with a regional broadcaster, FC Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld stated that they still want Joris and have been working on the matter for some time. Voetbal International reports that Kramer and Go Ahead Eagles are in talks about a contract extension. Joris Kramer did not comment.
Go Ahead Eagles rejected an offer from FC Groningen for Joris Kramer and are unwilling to cooperate with a potential transfer. The club has started contract extension talks with Kramer. It was confirmed to Voetbal International by technical manager Marc van Hintum that talks with the player are ongoing. There is also reported interest in Kramer.
Go Ahead Eagles rejected an offer from FC Groningen for Joris Kramer and are unwilling to cooperate with a potential transfer. The club has started contract extension talks with Kramer. It was confirmed to Voetbal International by technical manager Marc van Hintum that talks with the player are ongoing. There is also reported interest in Kramer.
According to Voetbal International, FC Groningen is interested in Joris Kramer and has made an initial offer to Go Ahead Eagles for the 29-year-old Dutch Centre-Back and captain. Go Ahead Eagles rejected this first bid. Joris Kramer has attracted interest from clubs from both within the Netherlands and abroad. At FC Groningen, Kramer is considered a potential replacement for Dies Janse, who is returning to Ajax. VI writes that there is significant interest in Kramer from both domestic and foreign clubs. The amount of the first offer is not known, but it was considered too low by Go Ahead Eagles. Go Ahead Eagles would prefer for Kramer not to leave this summer, but are aware of his ambitions. Kramer has previously stated he would prefer to stay in the Netherlands, as he does not see himself moving abroad for family reasons. Kramer said that he has a four-year-old daughter and would miss her terribly if he played abroad, adding that he definitely sees a move within the Eredivisie as an option. Kramer joined Go Ahead Eagles in July 2023, and his contract is valid until 2028. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he made 34 appearances, scoring one goal and providing three assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.80m. FC Twente has also been associated with a potential transfer for the defender.
According to Voetbal International, FC Groningen is interested in Joris Kramer and has made an initial offer to Go Ahead Eagles for the 29-year-old Dutch Centre-Back and captain. Go Ahead Eagles rejected this first bid. Joris Kramer has attracted interest from clubs from both within the Netherlands and abroad. At FC Groningen, Kramer is considered a potential replacement for Dies Janse, who is returning to Ajax. VI writes that there is significant interest in Kramer from both domestic and foreign clubs. The amount of the first offer is not known, but it was considered too low by Go Ahead Eagles. Go Ahead Eagles would prefer for Kramer not to leave this summer, but are aware of his ambitions. Kramer has previously stated he would prefer to stay in the Netherlands, as he does not see himself moving abroad for family reasons. Kramer said that he has a four-year-old daughter and would miss her terribly if he played abroad, adding that he definitely sees a move within the Eredivisie as an option. Kramer joined Go Ahead Eagles in July 2023, and his contract is valid until 2028. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he made 34 appearances, scoring one goal and providing three assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.80m. FC Twente has also been associated with a potential transfer for the defender.
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