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Stije Resink Transfer from FC Groningen to Ajax
Stije Resink is being considered by Ajax as a long-term option for the 6-position, and Feyenoord is also reportedly interested in the player. In a conversation with ESPN this week, Resink stated that he has previously indicated he expects to finish the season at FC Groningen. A potential transfer to Ajax would likely occur in the upcoming summer.
Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld has stated that there is no release clause in Stije Resink's contract at FC Groningen, denying various media reports that Resink could be available for six million euros in the summer due to such a clause. Van Mosselveld confirmed that discussions have taken place with Resink, who is a subject of interest from Ajax, regarding the terms of his departure. The director compared the situation to Luciano Valente's transfer to Feyenoord for a minimum of 6.75 million euros, suggesting Resink could be sold for a higher fee. Resink himself described the chance of a winter transfer as small, adding that the situation could change if an offer is made that is irresistible for him or the club.
Mike Verweij stated on De Telegraaf's Kick-Off podcast that Ajax will attempt to sign Stije Resink this transfer window if Kenneth Taylor departs. According to the reporter, Ajax cannot take action while Taylor is still at Ajax. Verweij thinks Ajax hopes Taylor will be sold, after which they will then attempt to sign Resink. He also fears that Ajax might miss out on the player.
Hans Nijland said that it would be economically irresponsible for FC Groningen to refuse a hypothetical ten million euro offer from Ajax this winter. He expressed doubt that such a high bid would be made, but indicated that even a bid one million above the release clause would make the decision difficult for Groningen. Stije Resink has a release clause of six million euro in his contract that becomes active in the coming summer, according to De Telegraaf. Trainer Dick Lukkien stated that FC Groningen will set a high asking price in January. It was reported by William Pomp from Dagblad van het Noorden that Ajax is not the only club interested in Stije Resink.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Ajax is interested in FC Groningen captain Stije Resink for the number 6 position. Ajax prefers to loan an experienced midfielder for half a season, which would allow the club to pursue Stije Resink in the summer. The player remains high on Ajax's list, but a winter transfer is currently considered very unlikely.
Stije Resink, who is strongly linked with Ajax, has stated that he does not think he played his last home game for FC Groningen. According to Dagblad van het Noorden, Resink is reportedly on the wish list of many (top) clubs. The player himself said that a lot is being written about him, but he is not focused on leaving, that his agent will let him know if there is anything concrete, and that he has not heard from him, so he is just focusing on FC Groningen. He added that he does not have to think about leaving at all because there is nothing concrete. Resink also said he plans to finish the season at his current club. Due to a clause that allows him to leave for a limited transfer fee next summer but is not valid this winter, Ajax would reportedly first want to loan a new controller in January.
Ajax is interested in Stije Resink. Following Stije Resink's performance in the Eredivisie match against FC Volendam, Dick Lukkien warned Ajax that FC Groningen would ask for a high price. Lukkien stated that he does not expect Stije Resink to leave FC Groningen this winter. He also mentioned that Resink reportedly has a transfer clause which is only valid starting from the summer. Stije Resink told Voetbal International that he tries not to focus much on the increasing interest and rumors linking him to Ajax, because he feels it would not be respectful towards Groningen while he is the captain.
According to Mike Verweij, the chances of Stije Resink joining Ajax in the winter are minimal. Valentijn Driessen states that Ajax should make every effort to sign Resink this winter and that Ajax can negotiate with FC Groningen about the player.
According to ESPN, Stije Resink is considered the ideal reinforcement for the number 6 position at Ajax this winter, and it recently became clear that the FC Groningen captain is a high priority in Amsterdam. Ajax seems to be planning to make an attempt to acquire the midfielder next month. A buyout clause of six million euros will reportedly become valid in Resink's contract next summer, meaning Groningen can set its own price for its captain in the upcoming transfer window. The expectation is that Groningen will set a high price. Ajax has allocated a budget for a new midfielder, but the club does not have immediately available funds. If the club does not succeed in acquiring Resink this winter, there is a high chance that Ajax will make another attempt to sign him in the summer. After Ajax and Groningen recently played against each other, Resink himself indicated that he expects to finish the season in Groningen.
Ajax is following Stije Resink as the club failed to sign a replacement for defensive midfielder Jordan Henderson last summer and is searching the transfer market during the winter break. Stije Resink could leave FC Groningen after the season for a fixed transfer fee of 6 million euros. Resink has stated that he is happy at FC Groningen and that whether he should move to another club is a matter for next year. He also stated that he does not know if he fits at Ajax and that this is something mentioned in the media.
According to Telegraaf.nl, Ajax is interested in Groningen captain Stije Resink, a 22-year-old Dutch midfielder. The midfielder has a contract with Groningen until the summer of 2028, which reportedly includes a release clause valued at 6 million euros. Resink, who previously transferred from Almere City for a fee of 700,000 euros, was considered by some at Ajax to be a suitable number 6. However, he now appears to be an option primarily if Kenneth Taylor departs. Having joined Groningen in August 2024, Resink has made 13 appearances in the Eredivisie this season, scoring 1 goal and providing 5 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €6.00m. Club Brugge has also been linked with the player.
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