Juventus Monitors AZ Striker Bendeguz Kovacs
The 19-year-old Hungarian, who extended his AZ Alkmaar contract to 2029, is a target Juventus pursued last summer.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
Juventus is monitoring AZ Alkmaar striker Bendeguz Kovacs, a 19-year-old Hungarian who extended his contract with the club until 2029, with an option for another year. Juventus attempted to secure a move for him last summer.
Why it matters
Kovacs's breakthrough with AZ's first team following performances in the UEFA Youth League and with the U21 side has drawn interest from a major European club. The contract extension strengthens AZ's position in any future negotiation.
Kovacs, aged 19, has featured in seven games this season and registered an assist in a 2-1 Europa League win over Hapoel Beer Sheva, with two senior caps for Hungary. The source does not specify any transfer valuation or whether Juventus has submitted a bid.
The players
Bendeguz Kovacs
A 19-year-old Hungarian striker at AZ Alkmaar who has earned two senior caps for the Hungary national team.
Juventus
An Italian football club based in Turin that competes in Serie A and the Champions League and is pursuing the player.
AZ Alkmaar
A Dutch professional football club based in Alkmaar that holds Kovacs's contract through 2029.
The details
Kovacs burst onto the scene with performances in the UEFA Youth League and with AZ's U21 side last season, earning a breakthrough with the first team. He faces Juventus tonight in the Europa League, a match that brings the club's earlier interest into direct competition.
Timeline
Last summer: Juventus tried to secure a move for Kovacs.
Last season: Kovacs broke through with AZ's U21 side and youth competitions.
Tonight (November 5, 2026): Kovacs faces Juventus in the Europa League.
2029: Kovacs's AZ contract expires, with a one-year option.
Season Trajectory
The LEADERBROCK agency engineered Kenan Yildiz's move to Turin in 2022, and Juventus's pursuit of Kovacs continues that pattern of recruiting young talent through the same channel. The interest signals that Juventus is still scouting Eredivisie breakouts to rebuild its attacking depth.
Kovacs's Europa League match against Juventus tonight gives fantasy and betting audiences a direct look at a player with seven appearances this season. Any future move would depend on AZ's contract terms running through 2029 with a one-year option.
The takeaway
Young players who break through in youth competitions can attract top European clubs quickly, and contract length often shapes how those negotiations unfold. Watch Kovacs's performance tonight against Juventus for a clearer read on his readiness.
What happens next
Kovacs faces Juventus tonight in the Europa League, the next scheduled moment in this story.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Tribuna.
