Match story
- AZ Alkmaar created the clearer chances on xG (1.96 vs 2.82, Δ 0.86).
- AZ Alkmaar fired more attempts (25 vs 11 shots).
- NAC Breda was more accurate in front of goal (55% on target vs 32%).
- AZ Alkmaar held more of the ball (62% possession).
AZ Alkmaar defeated NAC Breda 0-1 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 4 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Rat Verlegh Stadion in Breda. J. Manschot officiated the match. The full-time result capped a NAC Breda vs AZ Alkmaar meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for NAC Breda and AZ Alkmaar. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
EredivisieRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar defeated NAC Breda 0-1 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 4 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Rat Verlegh Stadion in Breda. J. Manschot officiated the match. The full-time result capped a NAC Breda vs AZ Alkmaar meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for NAC Breda and AZ Alkmaar. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
EredivisieRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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The Dutch midfielder’s rapid departure from Manchester City has raised plenty of eyebrows, but behind the headline transfer lies another development that could prove especially significant for the Italian club. Christian Pulisic and his Milan teammates have suddenly found themselves linked to a remarkable financial story after Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders followed Cristiano Ronaldo into the Saudi Pro League. The Dutch midfielder’s rapid departure from Manchester City has raised plenty of eyebrows, but behind the headline transfer lies another development that could prove especially significant for the Italian club. Reijnders has completed his move from Manchester City to Al-Qadsiah, with the Saudi club agreeing to pay $71 million for the Netherlands international. The 28-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will now work under former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers alongside Italy striker Mateo Retegui. Al-Qadsiah announced the signing with a video introducing their new midfielder as “A Dutch artist who will paint his masterpieces on our pitches.” Reijnders also offered his own memorable message after arriving, saying: “I’m a Dutch artist; I’m a Qadsiah man.” The transfer brings an unexpectedly quick end to Reijnders’ time at Manchester City. The midfielder joined from Milan in 2025 and made around 50 appearances in his only season, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists across competitions. Tijjani Reijnders has joined Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance.All the best, @T_Reijnders 🩵 pic.twitter.com/A11q2S0Vce— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 19, 2026 The clause that changes everything for Milan While Manchester City will receive a substantial fee from Al-Qadsiah, the transfer has an even more interesting consequence for the Rossoneri. A clause inserted into Reijnders’ original move to England means Milan is entitled to the full value of his performance-related bonuses if City sells him within the first year. Milan had sold Reijnders to City for an initial fee of around $64 million, with another $16 million available through bonuses. Those incentives were originally connected to achievements such as appearances, team success and individual accolades, but the special resale provision means the Italian club can collect the entire bonus package following his immediate departure. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Tijjani Reijnders That takes City’s total payment to Milan to almost $82 million, despite Reijnders failing to trigger all of those performance-based targets during his season in England. It represents an extraordinary piece of business for Milan, which originally signed the midfielder from AZ Alkmaar for roughly $15 million in 2023. Milan turn Reijnders into $65m profit The numbers make the financial impact particularly striking. The Red and Blacks’ overall profit from Reijnders’ sale now rises to approximately $65 million, highlighting how effectively the club managed the midfielder’s transfer despite losing him after only two seasons at San Siro. The Dutchman had become one of Milan’s most important players after joining from AZ. His ability to carry the ball, progress possession and contribute in the final third made him one of Serie A‘s most sought-after midfielders, eventually convincing City to make a major investment in him. His move to the Saudi Pro League means Christian Pulisic’s squad has effectively turned that investment into a huge financial return. The Rossoneri will receive considerably more from the overall deal than the original guaranteed transfer fee suggested, thanks to the clause negotiated when Reijnders moved to Manchester. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️#AlQadsiah | #TijjaniQadsawi pic.twitter.com/xdkcmcgRVc— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) August 19, 2026 What the move means for Christian Pulisic and Milan For Milan, the biggest takeaway is financial rather than sporting. The club has lost a player who became an i
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The Dutch midfielder’s rapid departure from Manchester City has raised plenty of eyebrows, but behind the headline transfer lies another development that could prove especially significant for the Italian club. Christian Pulisic and his Milan teammates have suddenly found themselves linked to a remarkable financial story after Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders followed Cristiano Ronaldo into the Saudi Pro League. The Dutch midfielder’s rapid departure from Manchester City has raised plenty of eyebrows, but behind the headline transfer lies another development that could prove especially significant for the Italian club. Reijnders has completed his move from Manchester City to Al-Qadsiah, with the Saudi club agreeing to pay $71 million for the Netherlands international. The 28-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will now work under former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers alongside Italy striker Mateo Retegui. Al-Qadsiah announced the signing with a video introducing their new midfielder as “A Dutch artist who will paint his masterpieces on our pitches.” Reijnders also offered his own memorable message after arriving, saying: “I’m a Dutch artist; I’m a Qadsiah man.” The transfer brings an unexpectedly quick end to Reijnders’ time at Manchester City. The midfielder joined from Milan in 2025 and made around 50 appearances in his only season, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists across competitions. Tijjani Reijnders has joined Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance.All the best, @T_Reijnders 🩵 pic.twitter.com/A11q2S0Vce— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 19, 2026 The clause that changes everything for Milan While Manchester City will receive a substantial fee from Al-Qadsiah, the transfer has an even more interesting consequence for the Rossoneri. A clause inserted into Reijnders’ original move to England means Milan is entitled to the full value of his performance-related bonuses if City sells him within the first year. Milan had sold Reijnders to City for an initial fee of around $64 million, with another $16 million available through bonuses. Those incentives were originally connected to achievements such as appearances, team success and individual accolades, but the special resale provision means the Italian club can collect the entire bonus package following his immediate departure. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Tijjani Reijnders That takes City’s total payment to Milan to almost $82 million, despite Reijnders failing to trigger all of those performance-based targets during his season in England. It represents an extraordinary piece of business for Milan, which originally signed the midfielder from AZ Alkmaar for roughly $15 million in 2023. Milan turn Reijnders into $65m profit The numbers make the financial impact particularly striking. The Red and Blacks’ overall profit from Reijnders’ sale now rises to approximately $65 million, highlighting how effectively the club managed the midfielder’s transfer despite losing him after only two seasons at San Siro. The Dutchman had become one of Milan’s most important players after joining from AZ. His ability to carry the ball, progress possession and contribute in the final third made him one of Serie A‘s most sought-after midfielders, eventually convincing City to make a major investment in him. His move to the Saudi Pro League means Christian Pulisic’s squad has effectively turned that investment into a huge financial return. The Rossoneri will receive considerably more from the overall deal than the original guaranteed transfer fee suggested, thanks to the clause negotiated when Reijnders moved to Manchester. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️#AlQadsiah | #TijjaniQadsawi pic.twitter.com/xdkcmcgRVc— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) August 19, 2026 What the move means for Christian Pulisic and Milan For Milan, the biggest takeaway is financial rather than sporting. The club has lost a player who became an i
Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to a sell-on windfall from Troy Parrott's proposed Real Betis move, with optimism growing over a deal. The post Tottenham Hotspur Edge Towards Cash Windfall As Deal Closer appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
West Ham United were forced to move for Leeds United star Joel Piroe after failing to agree a deal for Troy Parrott. The post Causing Them To Switch – West Ham Turned To Leeds United Star When Talks For Player Broke Down appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
West Ham United appear to have received a major boost in their efforts to sign Troy Parrott. The London club is reportedly still in a strong position despite recent speculation linking the striker with Real Betis. The Republic of Ireland international has emerged as one of the Hammers’ leading attacking targets as manager Nuno Espirito […] The post West Ham handed major boost as £25m striker target becomes increasingly attainable appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Hull City have joined Aston Villa and Newcastle United in holding an interest in Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. The post Hull City Ask About Aston Villa And Newcastle United Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
West Ham United are not giving up on AZ Alkmaar man Troy Parrott, as De Kaasboeren have rejected the Irons' first offer for the striker. The post West Ham Won’t Give Up For Attacker Despite Rejected Bid appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
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