Mark van Bommel's son signs for AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar have announced the signing of Ruben van Bommel ahead of the 2023/24 Eredivisie season.

"I was happy to hear that such a big Dutch club wanted me. That means something,” the 18 year old said, speaking to the club’s website.

“The conversation went well, and then I had to see how things were at the club. A few more discussions took place, and in the end, it felt the best for me here. That's why I chose AZ.”

The winger joins the club from MW Maastricht where he made 31 appearances last season.

Van Bommel comes from a footballing dynasty as his father is the former Netherlands, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan midfielder Mark. His grandfather Bert van Marwijk also played for the Alkmaar and was manager of the Netherlands when they were runners up in the 2010 World Cup.