Go Ahead Eagles lose goalkeeper Jari De Busser to AZ. De Busser, 26, joined Go Ahead Eagles from Lommel SK in the summer of 2024 and took the starting spot from Luca Plogmann halfway through the 2024-25 season. In his first season with the club, De Busser made history by winning the KNVB Beker, the club's first major trophy in nearly 100 years. De Busser was the hero of the final, saving penalties from Zico Buurmeester and Mayckel Lahdo in the shootout to win the final against AZ. On Friday, AZ confirmed the signing of De Busser on a five-year contract. In Alkmaar, De Busser is expected to compete with Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro for the starting spot. De Busser is happy with his transfer and says that AZ is a family club that has grown steadily but has not forgotten its roots. De Busser praises the club for its ability to develop players and prepare them for a big move abroad. AZ won the KNVB Beker last season and directly qualified for the UEFA Europa League. De Busser is looking forward to his first European matches with AZ. De Busser wants to win trophies with AZ and is clear about his intentions in Alkmaar. He had discussions with the club about their ambition to keep growing and is keen to be part of that. De Busser is excited to play in the league, the cup, and Europe, and loves playing football, finding creative solutions on the pitch, and thinking about the game. His strengths also lie in his goalkeeping and in one-on-one situations.