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Stije Resink Transfer from FC Groningen to Benfica
According to A Bola, Benfica has a keen interest in Stije Resink, which follows strong interest in the player during the January transfer window. Benfica was willing to present a proposal of €7 million plus €3 million in bonuses to Groningen for Stije Resink, but the proposal was not officially submitted because Groningen was not open to negotiating. Stije Resink admitted his disappointment about the failed transfer and stated that a transfer had been a possibility, but the club did not want it. The player has a €6 million release clause that is valid next summer, at which time Benfica could attempt to sign him again. Stije Resink remains a key target for Benfica, and there is a strong possibility of renewed interest in the summer transfer window.
According to A Bola, Benfica has a keen interest in Stije Resink, which follows strong interest in the player during the January transfer window. Benfica was willing to present a proposal of €7 million plus €3 million in bonuses to Groningen for Stije Resink, but the proposal was not officially submitted because Groningen was not open to negotiating. Stije Resink admitted his disappointment about the failed transfer and stated that a transfer had been a possibility, but the club did not want it. The player has a €6 million release clause that is valid next summer, at which time Benfica could attempt to sign him again. Stije Resink remains a key target for Benfica, and there is a strong possibility of renewed interest in the summer transfer window.
Stije Resink was a target for Benfica in the winter transfer window. Van Mosselveld, the sporting director of Groningen, stated that Benfica showed concrete interest in Stije Resink in this transfer window and made a call to ask about his situation. According to Van Mosselveld, Groningen communicated that they were unwilling to sell Stije Resink in this window, and Benfica accepted this decision. The director also said that an official offer was not made and amounts were not discussed. Information from the Netherlands indicates there is a release clause of 6 million euros for a summer transfer for Stije Resink, which Benfica attempted to leverage for a deal in the winter. Stije Resink was willing to listen to Benfica, and a future transfer is a possibility.
Stije Resink was a target for Benfica in the winter transfer window. Van Mosselveld, the sporting director of Groningen, stated that Benfica showed concrete interest in Stije Resink in this transfer window and made a call to ask about his situation. According to Van Mosselveld, Groningen communicated that they were unwilling to sell Stije Resink in this window, and Benfica accepted this decision. The director also said that an official offer was not made and amounts were not discussed. Information from the Netherlands indicates there is a release clause of 6 million euros for a summer transfer for Stije Resink, which Benfica attempted to leverage for a deal in the winter. Stije Resink was willing to listen to Benfica, and a future transfer is a possibility.
Groningen coach Dick Lukkien stated to NOS TV and ESPN that the club's board was very clear and that he thinks Stije Resink will stay. Lukkien said that with three days left in the transfer window, everything indicates the midfielder will remain until the end of the season. Benfica is counting on the player's will, but Groningen will not agree to negotiate at the moment. The player is injured and has recently served a suspension.
Groningen coach Dick Lukkien stated to NOS TV and ESPN that the club's board was very clear and that he thinks Stije Resink will stay. Lukkien said that with three days left in the transfer window, everything indicates the midfielder will remain until the end of the season. Benfica is counting on the player's will, but Groningen will not agree to negotiate at the moment. The player is injured and has recently served a suspension.
Benfica contacted Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld on Monday concerning a potential transfer of Stije Resink. According to Frank van Mosselveld, Benfica made an inquiry but has not submitted a concrete offer for Resink. Van Mosselveld informed Benfica that FC Groningen's position is that the midfielder is not for sale this winter. Stije Resink is interested in having discussions to learn what a club like Benfica can offer, but Groningen maintains its position.
Benfica contacted Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld on Monday concerning a potential transfer of Stije Resink. According to Frank van Mosselveld, Benfica made an inquiry but has not submitted a concrete offer for Resink. Van Mosselveld informed Benfica that FC Groningen's position is that the midfielder is not for sale this winter. Stije Resink is interested in having discussions to learn what a club like Benfica can offer, but Groningen maintains its position.
According to Dagblad van het Noorden, Benfica has formally approached Groningen for the signing of Stije Resink but received an initial negative response. The regional publication reported that Groningen is not open to negotiating the Dutch midfielder's departure in this winter transfer window and has told Benfica directly that there is currently no willingness to discuss a transfer. Benfica is willing to offer a fixed €7 million, plus €3 million in bonuses based on objectives, for Stije Resink, which exceeds the €6 million release clause valid for the summer. Stije Resink has spoken about moving to Benfica, admitting his situation has changed and making it clear that he would at least like to hear the club's project. In statements to Dagblad van het Noorden, Resink said that sometimes clubs and values appear that make a person think twice and called on Groningen to allow him to talk to a club he described as being at a Champions League level. He emphasized that he does not intend to force his exit but sees the club-player relationship as something that has to work both ways. After a match with Fortuna Sittard, where he suffered a left ankle injury, Resink stated that he honestly does not know what will happen. He added that he tries to be as honest as possible but will not go into details, referring the matter to internal discussions with the club and his agent and reaffirming his desire to hear any concrete proposals that arrive at Groningen.
According to Dagblad van het Noorden, Benfica has formally approached Groningen for the signing of Stije Resink but received an initial negative response. The regional publication reported that Groningen is not open to negotiating the Dutch midfielder's departure in this winter transfer window and has told Benfica directly that there is currently no willingness to discuss a transfer. Benfica is willing to offer a fixed €7 million, plus €3 million in bonuses based on objectives, for Stije Resink, which exceeds the €6 million release clause valid for the summer. Stije Resink has spoken about moving to Benfica, admitting his situation has changed and making it clear that he would at least like to hear the club's project. In statements to Dagblad van het Noorden, Resink said that sometimes clubs and values appear that make a person think twice and called on Groningen to allow him to talk to a club he described as being at a Champions League level. He emphasized that he does not intend to force his exit but sees the club-player relationship as something that has to work both ways. After a match with Fortuna Sittard, where he suffered a left ankle injury, Resink stated that he honestly does not know what will happen. He added that he tries to be as honest as possible but will not go into details, referring the matter to internal discussions with the club and his agent and reaffirming his desire to hear any concrete proposals that arrive at Groningen.
According to A Bola, Stije Resink is a target for Benfica for the winter transfer window. Resink has stated that Benfica has not yet made a concrete offer to Groningen. The player is experiencing pressure from the transfer and has a concerning left ankle injury from the recent match against Fortuna Sittard.
According to A Bola, Stije Resink is a target for Benfica for the winter transfer window. Resink has stated that Benfica has not yet made a concrete offer to Groningen. The player is experiencing pressure from the transfer and has a concerning left ankle injury from the recent match against Fortuna Sittard.
FC Groningen captain Stije Resink is attracting interest from various clubs, including Benfica. According to NOS, Resink confirmed that serious things are happening, but stated that there is not a concrete offer at Groningen yet. The player said he tries to remain calm and discusses everything with his agent. Contact occurs via his agent and between the clubs. When asked about rumours of a call with Benfica manager José Mourinho, Resink declined to comment on the content, stating he wants to keep such matters internal.
FC Groningen captain Stije Resink is attracting interest from various clubs, including Benfica. According to NOS, Resink confirmed that serious things are happening, but stated that there is not a concrete offer at Groningen yet. The player said he tries to remain calm and discusses everything with his agent. Contact occurs via his agent and between the clubs. When asked about rumours of a call with Benfica manager José Mourinho, Resink declined to comment on the content, stating he wants to keep such matters internal.
Groningen's coach, Dick Lukkien, told Dutch ESPN that he is not aware of Benfica's interest in signing Stije Resink and that Benfica has not contacted Groningen or made an offer. In an interview with Dagblad van het Noorden, Stije Resink said he is open to a transfer to Benfica and wants the opportunity to talk when a Champions League-level club comes along. Benfica is reportedly willing to pay €7 million, plus €3 million in performance-based bonuses, for the 22-year-old midfielder. The midfielder has a release clause allowing a summer exit for €6 million.
Groningen's coach, Dick Lukkien, told Dutch ESPN that he is not aware of Benfica's interest in signing Stije Resink and that Benfica has not contacted Groningen or made an offer. In an interview with Dagblad van het Noorden, Stije Resink said he is open to a transfer to Benfica and wants the opportunity to talk when a Champions League-level club comes along. Benfica is reportedly willing to pay €7 million, plus €3 million in performance-based bonuses, for the 22-year-old midfielder. The midfielder has a release clause allowing a summer exit for €6 million.
Voetbal International reports that, contrary to rumors in Portugal that an agreement had been reached, Benfica has not yet reached an agreement with FC Groningen over Stije Resink. Stije Resink stated in an interview with Het Dagblad van het Noorden that there is not yet an offer at FC Groningen.
Voetbal International reports that, contrary to rumors in Portugal that an agreement had been reached, Benfica has not yet reached an agreement with FC Groningen over Stije Resink. Stije Resink stated in an interview with Het Dagblad van het Noorden that there is not yet an offer at FC Groningen.
A Bola reports on Benfica's interest in signing Dutch midfielder Stije Resink from Groningen during the current winter transfer window. The 22-year-old is reportedly a target for Benfica and is pressuring to leave. There is an expectation in the Netherlands that the upcoming home match against Fortuna Sittard could be his final game for the club. According to the report, Benfica has communicated its interest, offer, and plans to the player and expects its targets to encourage their clubs and management to facilitate a move. Resink has spoken about Benfica's interest and believes he should be considered. The proposal is for €7 million plus another €3 million in objectives, but it has not yet been accepted by Groningen.
A Bola reports on Benfica's interest in signing Dutch midfielder Stije Resink from Groningen during the current winter transfer window. The 22-year-old is reportedly a target for Benfica and is pressuring to leave. There is an expectation in the Netherlands that the upcoming home match against Fortuna Sittard could be his final game for the club. According to the report, Benfica has communicated its interest, offer, and plans to the player and expects its targets to encourage their clubs and management to facilitate a move. Resink has spoken about Benfica's interest and believes he should be considered. The proposal is for €7 million plus another €3 million in objectives, but it has not yet been accepted by Groningen.
Stije Resink said that information appeared on Wednesday night that the Champions League club Benfica wants to sign him in this winter window. He clarified that for now, FC Groningen has not received a proposal. Resink suggested he is attracted by the possibility of moving to Benfica, adding that sometimes clubs and values appear that cause one to think twice. He said he wants at least the opportunity to talk when a team such as a Champions League club comes forward, but stated this does not mean he will force a transfer. Resink added that if a proposal appears, he wants the chance to discuss the plans. He also said many things that are written are not true and that there are matters he prefers to handle internally with his club and agent.
Stije Resink said that information appeared on Wednesday night that the Champions League club Benfica wants to sign him in this winter window. He clarified that for now, FC Groningen has not received a proposal. Resink suggested he is attracted by the possibility of moving to Benfica, adding that sometimes clubs and values appear that cause one to think twice. He said he wants at least the opportunity to talk when a team such as a Champions League club comes forward, but stated this does not mean he will force a transfer. Resink added that if a proposal appears, he wants the chance to discuss the plans. He also said many things that are written are not true and that there are matters he prefers to handle internally with his club and agent.
According to information published in the Netherlands, Benfica is said to have reached a verbal agreement with Groningen midfielder Stije Resink. The 22-year-old is enthusiastic about the possibility of working under José Mourinho and is open to moving to Benfica. The Dutch publication Voetbal International reports an estimated annual salary for the player of between 1.5 and 2 million euros. While Benfica has not yet submitted a formal proposal to Groningen, Dutch sources indicate that the club currently is ahead of several other European clubs in the effort to sign Resink. The player has a release clause of 6 million euros valid from the summer, but Benfica may complete the transfer earlier with a higher offer in January.
According to information published in the Netherlands, Benfica is said to have reached a verbal agreement with Groningen midfielder Stije Resink. The 22-year-old is enthusiastic about the possibility of working under José Mourinho and is open to moving to Benfica. The Dutch publication Voetbal International reports an estimated annual salary for the player of between 1.5 and 2 million euros. While Benfica has not yet submitted a formal proposal to Groningen, Dutch sources indicate that the club currently is ahead of several other European clubs in the effort to sign Resink. The player has a release clause of 6 million euros valid from the summer, but Benfica may complete the transfer earlier with a higher offer in January.
According to Voetbal International, Benfica wants to sign Stije Resink promptly, and the player is nearing a personal agreement with the club. The same report states that a lucrative contract is ready for Resink and adds that José Mourinho personally called Stije Resink to persuade him to choose Benfica. FC Groningen has not yet received a formal offer from the Portuguese club and is reluctant to sell Resink. In the summer, a clause will become active allowing interested clubs to sign the player for six million euro, which is less than Benfica is willing to pay.
According to Voetbal International, Benfica wants to sign Stije Resink promptly, and the player is nearing a personal agreement with the club. The same report states that a lucrative contract is ready for Resink and adds that José Mourinho personally called Stije Resink to persuade him to choose Benfica. FC Groningen has not yet received a formal offer from the Portuguese club and is reluctant to sell Resink. In the summer, a clause will become active allowing interested clubs to sign the player for six million euro, which is less than Benfica is willing to pay.
According to Dagblad van het Noorden, Benfica has an 'explicit interest' in Stije Resink, who is the captain of FC Groningen. The report states that the club, which is coached by José Mourinho, wants to sign Stije Resink now to outbid other interested clubs. A release clause of six million euros will be active in Resink's contract from the summer. Dagblad van het Noorden also reports that if the Portuguese club offers well above the buyout clause, FC Groningen can hardly refuse. However, Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld stated that no club has officially approached them yet and also stated that Stije is not for sale at this moment.
According to Dagblad van het Noorden, Benfica has an 'explicit interest' in Stije Resink, who is the captain of FC Groningen. The report states that the club, which is coached by José Mourinho, wants to sign Stije Resink now to outbid other interested clubs. A release clause of six million euros will be active in Resink's contract from the summer. Dagblad van het Noorden also reports that if the Portuguese club offers well above the buyout clause, FC Groningen can hardly refuse. However, Groningen director Frank van Mosselveld stated that no club has officially approached them yet and also stated that Stije is not for sale at this moment.
Benfica have made initial contact regarding Groningen's 22-year-old Dutch midfielder, Stije Resink. For several months, Resink had been linked with Dutch clubs Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord, but none of those clubs made a significant move to sign him. Benfica has now approached the player and is preparing a formal proposal, with the objective of signing him ahead of the interested clubs in the Netherlands. Groningen's initial plan was to retain the player, whose contract is valid until 2028, until the summer, when a release clause of approximately six million euros becomes active. Benfica's coach, José Mourinho, has spoken directly with Resink, during which he explained the sporting project and indicated that the midfielder is a priority. Groningen is currently waiting for a potential official offer. If a transfer is to happen this winter, Benfica might have to pay an amount greater than the summer release clause to persuade Groningen to sell the player immediately. In the current Eredivisie season, Resink has played in 19 matches, scored 4 goals, and registered 5 assists. According to reports from January 2026, FC Groningen is seeking a fee of €10 million. Resink moved to Groningen from Almere City in August 2024 for a reported fee of €700,000. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €7.00m.
Benfica have made initial contact regarding Groningen's 22-year-old Dutch midfielder, Stije Resink. For several months, Resink had been linked with Dutch clubs Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord, but none of those clubs made a significant move to sign him. Benfica has now approached the player and is preparing a formal proposal, with the objective of signing him ahead of the interested clubs in the Netherlands. Groningen's initial plan was to retain the player, whose contract is valid until 2028, until the summer, when a release clause of approximately six million euros becomes active. Benfica's coach, José Mourinho, has spoken directly with Resink, during which he explained the sporting project and indicated that the midfielder is a priority. Groningen is currently waiting for a potential official offer. If a transfer is to happen this winter, Benfica might have to pay an amount greater than the summer release clause to persuade Groningen to sell the player immediately. In the current Eredivisie season, Resink has played in 19 matches, scored 4 goals, and registered 5 assists. According to reports from January 2026, FC Groningen is seeking a fee of €10 million. Resink moved to Groningen from Almere City in August 2024 for a reported fee of €700,000. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €7.00m.
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