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Thom van Bergen Transfer from FC Groningen to AZ
AZ made persistent attempts in recent weeks to sign Thom van Bergen, but FC Groningen was firm in their refusal to sell him. Thom van Bergen stated that he has spoken with the club and understands their explanation for not wanting to make major changes one week before the competition. FC Groningen's coach, Dick Lukkien, expressed that Thom van Bergen has handled the transfer situation admirably and acknowledged AZ's interest in him.
AZ made persistent attempts in recent weeks to sign Thom van Bergen, but FC Groningen was firm in their refusal to sell him. Thom van Bergen stated that he has spoken with the club and understands their explanation for not wanting to make major changes one week before the competition. FC Groningen's coach, Dick Lukkien, expressed that Thom van Bergen has handled the transfer situation admirably and acknowledged AZ's interest in him.
According to RTV Noord, AZ made a new attempt to sign Thom van Bergen, but FC Groningen has communicated that a transfer is not currently being considered. Voetbal International had reported that AZ was prepared to make a new offer close to Groningen's asking price. Frank van Mosselveld, general director, stated to RTV Noord that AZ approached again and FC Groningen communicated that Thom van Bergen is not for sale. The decision was made as the competition is about to start and Van Bergen has an important role in the team.
According to RTV Noord, AZ made a new attempt to sign Thom van Bergen, but FC Groningen has communicated that a transfer is not currently being considered. Voetbal International had reported that AZ was prepared to make a new offer close to Groningen's asking price. Frank van Mosselveld, general director, stated to RTV Noord that AZ approached again and FC Groningen communicated that Thom van Bergen is not for sale. The decision was made as the competition is about to start and Van Bergen has an important role in the team.
According to Voetbal International, AZ is preparing a new bid for Thom van Bergen, a forward from FC Groningen. AZ previously attempted to sign Van Bergen earlier this summer and was willing to pay up to five million euros, an amount that was not sufficient for Groningen. After several weeks without contact, AZ is returning. It is reported that AZ is now willing to pay an amount closer to Groningen's asking price. Van Bergen wants to transfer to Alkmaar but is awaiting negotiations between the clubs. Van Bergen is under contract with FC Groningen until mid-2028.
According to Voetbal International, AZ is preparing a new bid for Thom van Bergen, a forward from FC Groningen. AZ previously attempted to sign Van Bergen earlier this summer and was willing to pay up to five million euros, an amount that was not sufficient for Groningen. After several weeks without contact, AZ is returning. It is reported that AZ is now willing to pay an amount closer to Groningen's asking price. Van Bergen wants to transfer to Alkmaar but is awaiting negotiations between the clubs. Van Bergen is under contract with FC Groningen until mid-2028.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that AZ has been trying for weeks to sign Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, but Groningen is maintaining its position and does not want to sell the player to AZ. The deal failed after multiple bids from AZ.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that AZ has been trying for weeks to sign Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, but Groningen is maintaining its position and does not want to sell the player to AZ. The deal failed after multiple bids from AZ.
AZ made a bid of five million euros for Thom van Bergen, according to Voetbal International. AZ had already made several bids which were all rejected. Groningen also firmly rejected the latest bid from Alkmaar. The striker would like to move to AZ and is still hoping for an agreement.
AZ made a bid of five million euros for Thom van Bergen, according to Voetbal International. AZ had already made several bids which were all rejected. Groningen also firmly rejected the latest bid from Alkmaar. The striker would like to move to AZ and is still hoping for an agreement.
AZ wants to sign striker Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, but the clubs have not yet reached an agreement. Van Duinen said that if there is a significant delay, they will consider their other options.
AZ wants to sign striker Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, but the clubs have not yet reached an agreement. Van Duinen said that if there is a significant delay, they will consider their other options.
Frank van Mosselveld, FC Groningen's general director, stated that AZ has made contact regarding Thom van Bergen and that the two clubs are very far apart in negotiations. Van Bergen is open to a move to AZ. He confirmed he has already had a conversation with the club, and said that AZ indicated he would need to compete for playing time and that they discussed his playing position. The clubs are in negotiation, and the player is open to staying at FC Groningen if the move does not happen. FC Groningen reportedly wants five million euro.
Frank van Mosselveld, FC Groningen's general director, stated that AZ has made contact regarding Thom van Bergen and that the two clubs are very far apart in negotiations. Van Bergen is open to a move to AZ. He confirmed he has already had a conversation with the club, and said that AZ indicated he would need to compete for playing time and that they discussed his playing position. The clubs are in negotiation, and the player is open to staying at FC Groningen if the move does not happen. FC Groningen reportedly wants five million euro.
Thom van Bergen told Voetbal International that he wants to move to AZ. He stated that he would like to make the transfer, but if it does not happen, he will continue playing at Groningen. Negotiations between AZ and FC Groningen are not proceeding easily, and the extent of the disagreement between the two clubs is not clear.
Thom van Bergen told Voetbal International that he wants to move to AZ. He stated that he would like to make the transfer, but if it does not happen, he will continue playing at Groningen. Negotiations between AZ and FC Groningen are not proceeding easily, and the extent of the disagreement between the two clubs is not clear.
According to Voetbal International, FC Groningen has rejected several new offers from AZ for Thom van Bergen. The exact amount of the bids from AZ is not clear. The 22-year-old striker is reportedly interested in the move to AZ. AZ reportedly sees him as an attacking midfielder. FC Groningen reportedly wants five million euros.
According to Voetbal International, FC Groningen has rejected several new offers from AZ for Thom van Bergen. The exact amount of the bids from AZ is not clear. The 22-year-old striker is reportedly interested in the move to AZ. AZ reportedly sees him as an attacking midfielder. FC Groningen reportedly wants five million euros.
Voetbal International reports that AZ is targeting FC Groningen's 22-year-old Dutch striker Thom van Bergen as a successor for Troy Parrott, whose departure the club anticipates. The same outlet reports that AZ has officially expressed its interest in Van Bergen at De Euroborg. FC Groningen is reportedly asking for a sum described as being in the millions, with the specific price reportedly set at five million euros. Van Bergen is reportedly open to the transfer, viewing a move to AZ as a career progression, particularly because of the opportunity to play in the Europa League. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, van Bergen scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 34 appearances. The Netherlands U21 international, who has 17 caps and 4 goals, is under contract with Groningen until June 2028 and has a current market value of €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Birmingham City has also been linked with the forward.
Voetbal International reports that AZ is targeting FC Groningen's 22-year-old Dutch striker Thom van Bergen as a successor for Troy Parrott, whose departure the club anticipates. The same outlet reports that AZ has officially expressed its interest in Van Bergen at De Euroborg. FC Groningen is reportedly asking for a sum described as being in the millions, with the specific price reportedly set at five million euros. Van Bergen is reportedly open to the transfer, viewing a move to AZ as a career progression, particularly because of the opportunity to play in the Europa League. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, van Bergen scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 34 appearances. The Netherlands U21 international, who has 17 caps and 4 goals, is under contract with Groningen until June 2028 and has a current market value of €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Birmingham City has also been linked with the forward.
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