Ajax 
Groningen 
CONFIRMED: Azor Matusiwa signs for Groningen.
Azor Matusiwa has officially moved from Ajax to Groningen for a €0.7M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Azor Matusiwa signs for Groningen
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Azor Matusiwa transferring to Groningen appears very low, with only 7% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Azor Matusiwa has few opportunities to further develop within this Groningen squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Groningen has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Azor Matusiwa.
- Usually, Groningen buys players who have less potential than Azor Matusiwa.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Jorg Schreuders)
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Few better competitors for position (Jorg Schreuders)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Jorg Schreuders)
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Jorg Schreuders)
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Key player as direct competitor (Jorg Schreuders)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Better than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Groningen
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
71.2
76.5
|
Manuel Ugarte |
 Man Utd
|
€27.5M |
|
71.1
72.4
|
Ibrahim Sangaré |
 N. Forest
|
€24.2M |
|
70.8
70.8
|
Denis Zakaria |
 Monaco
|
€20.5M |
|
70.8
76.3
|
André |
 Wolves
|
€25.4M |
|
70.7
70.7
|
Ryan Yates |
N. Forest
|
€7.1M |
|
70.5
70.5
|
Marc Roca |
 Real Betis
|
€2.7M |
|
70.5
71.4
|
Remo Freuler |
 Olympiacos
|
€1.8M |
|
70.4
72.5
|
Ilia Gruev |
 Leeds Utd
|
€13M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Bouwman | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Abdellah Ouazane | 28-09-2026 | Report | |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 06-08-2026 | Report | |
| Kian Fitz-Jim | 29-07-2026 | Report | |
| Sean Steur | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ahmetcan Kaplan | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Dies Janse | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| Ko Itakura | 28-01-2026 | Report |
Azor Matusiwa
DM (C)
Skill: 67.8
Pot: 68.5
Team
Ipswich
Ipswich
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€14.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€13.1M – €16M
Who is Azor Matusiwa?
Azor Matusiwa (NED) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Ipswich. Azor Matusiwa is 28 years old (1998/04/28). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 21. Azor Matusiwa has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Azor Matusiwa's current transfer value is between €13.1M and €16M. His last transfer was from Rennes to Ipswich in 2025. Ipswich paid Rennes €11.5M for Azor Matusiwa.
Azor Matusiwa latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
