FC Groningen loses Thom van Bergen to AZ. The 22-year-old forward is a serious candidate for the Alkmaarders. AZ expects to part ways with Troy Parrott. Thom van Bergen is reportedly in high demand in Alkmaar. VI knows that there is a price tag of ‘a handful of millions’ attached to his neck. “The forward has been aware of the interest for several weeks and would himself welcome the transfer, as he is certain of a fixed number of matches in the Europa League group stage.” FC Groningen finished last season as ninth in the Eredivisie, while the Alkmaarders finished sixth. However, Van Bergen sees AZ as ‘a good step up’. For the Pride of the North, it would be a blow. Despite criticism of his performance, the young international scored nine goals and five assists. Postema also leaves Groningen Regardless of the outcome regarding Van Bergen, it appears that FC Groningen will definitely part ways with Romano Postema. The striker scored a goal a minute last season for FC Emmen, but is not planning to return to Stadion Euroborg. According to RTV Noord, Viking FK is seriously in the running. Director Erik Nevland would like to make a move at his old club.