The scribble is done, Maarten Martens continues his career at AZ as assistant coach of the first team. The Belgian coach signed a contract on Thursday afternoon until the summer of 2025.
In addition to his role as assistant coach at AZ 1, Maarten Martens will also be involved in guiding youth players to the first team and A-selection players who are still allowed to make minutes at Jong AZ.
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Martens has been at the helm of Young AZ for the past two years. This season, the Alkmaar promises finished eleventh. Martens’ predecessors did not achieve such a high ranking. In addition, Young AZ scored the highest ranking of all U21 teams this season.
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On the site of the Alkmaar club, Martens looks forward to his new job. “I always want to keep learning. In addition, I will organize several training sessions and play a role in analyzing European opponents.” On the same platform says diDirector of Football Affairs Max Huiberts is very pleased with the development of Martens. “Coaching in professional football was a new step for Maarten. I think he did it very well. AZ’s offensive and attractive playing style suits him and his background.”