Borussia Dortmund is reportedly considering a move for AZ Alkmaar’s Sven Mijnans.
This information comes from the Dutch regional newspaper Noordhollands Dagblad, based in Alkmaar. Mijnans has had an exceptional season, scoring 21 goals and providing nine assists in 50 competitive appearances for the 26-year-old playmaker. He capped off his successful season by winning the Dutch Cup with AZ.
In an interview with Noordhollands Dagblad, Mijnans confirmed interest from several clubs but declined to provide specific details, stating, «It’s all still very early. I think I would fit best in the German or Italian leagues.»
Borussia Dortmund may have an opening in their attacking midfield for next summer due to Julian Brandt’s impending free transfer. Bayer Leverkusen is also reported to be interested in Mijnans from Germany.
He joined Alkmaar from Sparta Rotterdam in 2023 for €2.5 million and immediately established himself as a key player. Last summer, Mijnans had aimed for a move to PSV Eindhoven, but AZ blocked the transfer. In return, Mijnans received a salary increase and a promise of a move to a major foreign club this summer. His current contract runs until 2028.
Mijnans Awaits His National Team Debut
Mijnans looks back on his extra year at Alkmaar with «mixed feelings.» He commented, «We won the cup, and I easily achieved my personal goals regarding goals and assists. But if I had gone to PSV, I would have won something too, right? And maybe I would have been a step closer to the national team.»
PSV went on to win the Dutch league title. The former U21 international is still waiting for his senior debut for the Netherlands. Although Mijnans has been mentioned in discussions, he is not considered a serious candidate for coach Ronald Koeman’s World Cup squad.
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Borussia Dortmund is reportedly showing interest in acquiring AZ Alkmaar’s Sven Mijnans.
According to the Dutch regional publication Noordhollands Dagblad, Mijnans has had a remarkable season. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder contributed significantly with 21 goals and nine assists across 50 matches in all competitions, culminating in a Dutch Cup victory with AZ.
Mijnans has acknowledged interest from various clubs in a conversation with Noordhollands Dagblad but remained discreet about specifics. He stated, «It’s still very early days. My feeling is that I would be a good fit for the German or Italian leagues.»
A position in offensive midfield could become available at BVB next summer with Julian Brandt’s departure on a free transfer. Bayer Leverkusen is also rumored to be monitoring Mijnans from Germany.
He transferred to Alkmaar from Sparta Rotterdam in 2023 for €2.5 million and quickly became an indispensable player. Last summer, Mijnans had sought a transfer to PSV Eindhoven, but AZ rejected the move. Following this, Mijnans was granted a salary increase and assured of a transfer to a prominent international club this summer. His current contract is set to expire in 2028.
Mijnans Still Awaiting His Debut for the National Team
Mijnans reflects on the past year at Alkmaar with «conflicted emotions.» He said, «We secured the cup, and I met my individual targets for goals and assists without issue. However, had I moved to PSV, I would have also achieved team success, wouldn’t I? And perhaps that would have brought me closer to the national team.»
PSV ultimately became the Dutch champions. The former U21 international has yet to make his senior debut for the Dutch national team. Despite being mentioned in some contexts, Mijnans is not currently viewed as a strong contender for coach Ronald Koeman’s World Cup squad.