FC Groningen in talks to extend Thijmen Blokzijl's contract
FC Groningen's general manager Frank van Mosselveld has confirmed that the club is in talks with 21-year-old Thijmen Blokzijl, a native of Groningen, to extend his contract. The original source is RTV Noord, which has confirmed this information.
Transfer News · 2026-08-19 16:25:14 · FCInside
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Thijmen Blokzijl has been a key figure in FC Groningen's first team since 2023, playing 110 games for the team. The club is keen to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season. VoetbalPrimeur reports that the talks between FC Groningen and Blokzijl are going well, as the player is keen to extend his contract.
Blokzijl has been a regular captain for the team, taking on the role after Stije Resink left AZ. The player has been with FC Groningen since 2016 and progressed through the club's youth academy. His current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and the club is eager to secure his future.