Voetbalprimeur.nl reported that Mees de Wit was nominated to leave AZ and that Sam de Grand was brought in as his replacement. To date, there have been no developments regarding Mees de Wit, and as the transfer window nears its end, the likelihood of a sale is diminishing.

Mees de Wit, a 28-year-old Dutch left-back, is leaving AZ. Although there is no confirmed destination for him, he has been linked with Aris and Werder Bremen. De Wit joined AZ in July 2022 for a fee reported to be €2.3 million. He has a contract that runs until 2029, and Transfermarkt lists his current market value as €6.00m. During the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, he made 105 appearances, scored 11 goals, and provided 8 assists. According to reports from July 2026, a potential deal with Aris was difficult because of his valuation.