Bendegúz Kovács AZ Alkmaar contract (Aug 2026)

In late July 2026, 19‑year‑old Hungarian striker Bendegúz Kovács signed a new deal with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar that runs until mid‑2029, following a breakout season in which he scored 14 goals in 14 youth‑league matches, added nine goals in six UEFA Youth League games, and earned regular minutes with AZ’s first team, leading to his debut for Hungary’s senior side in friendlies.

By early August 2026, further details confirmed the contract’s length through 2029 and highlighted Kovács’s rapid progression from the Jong AZ side to the Eredivisie first team, where he netted eight goals in 14 second‑division matches and nine goals in the Youth Champions League. Despite interest from clubs such as Ajax, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, AZ emphasized its confidence in the young forward’s future, a sentiment echoed by Kovács’s father, who praised the club’s effort to retain his son.

On 1 August 2026, a report on Ferencváros’ 30 % budget cut also reiterated that Kovács had signed the extension through 2029. His father, Ottó, again stressed the striker’s focus on football and AZ’s commitment to keep him, underscoring the club’s determination to hold onto the promising talent amid external interest.