Stije Resink ‘close to joining’ AZ Alkmaar for four million euros after Benfica link | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Groningen midfielder Stije Resink, previously linked with Benfica, is close to joining AZ Alkmaar for around four million euros.

The move would keep his career in the Netherlands, with an agreement close to completion.

The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is nearing a switch from Groningen to AZ.

He has represented Groningen since 2024/25 after arriving from Almere City and quickly took on a prominent role.

Across the last two seasons he played 52 matches for Groningen, contributing 11 goals and seven assists.

AZ have been active in this window, signing Andrea Natali from Bayer Leverkusen, Sam de Grand from Lommel, Calvin Stengs from Feyenoord, Abdelnour Soualhia from Le Puy, and Jari De Busser from Go Ahead Eagles.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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