Reports from the Netherlands say RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida is the subject of interest from Ajax Amsterdam, with a transfer fee of around €18 million mentioned as a likely valuation. The story, carried by De Telegraaf and reported by Goal, lays out a potential transfer tussle involving Ajax and domestic rivals PSV Eindhoven.
Where the interest stands
According to the reporting, Ajax have approached Leipzig to enquire about making a move for the 26-year-old right-sided centre-back. PSV are also said to be exploring an option to take the defender on loan, while Leipzig would prefer to agree a permanent sale.
The Dutch newspaper cited club watcher Mike Verweij suggesting Ajax could afford the fee if striker Mika Godts were sold to Paris Saint-Germain. The report also indicated that a loan proposal from PSV remains part of the mix.
“If Mika Godts is sold to PSG, Ajax may well have the means to pay the transfer fee of around 18 million,”
Player background and sensitivity
Geertruida, who is under contract at Leipzig until mid-2029, developed his professional reputation in the Netherlands. Before his move to Germany, he made 202 official appearances for Feyenoord, the Rotterdam club where he remains popular among supporters in the city’s south.
Last season the Netherlands international spent time on loan at Sunderland. The report stressed any transfer to either Ajax or PSV would be a sensitive matter, given the player’s Feyenoord roots and his standing with fans there. The prospect of Geertruida moving between top Dutch clubs or returning to the Eredivisie from a Bundesliga side is the kind of transfer that resonates widely across the Netherlands and beyond.
What this could mean for the clubs
From Ajax’s perspective the interest signals ongoing work to shore up defensive options on the right side of central defence. The story notes there is little long-term future at the Johan Cruyff ArenA for Ko Itakura and Josip Sutalo, prompting the club to eye reinforcements.
For PSV, a loan option would allow them to add cover without committing to a large transfer outlay, while Leipzig’s preference for a permanent deal suggests they are looking to recover a transfer fee rather than send the player out temporarily.
- Reported fee: ~€18 million
- Player: Lutsharel Geertruida, 26, under contract with RB Leipzig until mid-2029
- Clubs involved: Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig (and potential interest from PSG in Mika Godts)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 |
| Contract | Until mid-2029 (RB Leipzig) |
| Previous appearances for Feyenoord | 202 official matches |
For Ajax supporters — whether in Amsterdam or among the diaspora in Ontario — the rumoured move would represent a significant piece of business if completed. It would be particularly notable if the club were to finance such a transfer by selling a promising asset like Mika Godts to Paris Saint-Germain, a move that would itself command attention across European transfer markets.
While the reporting provides a clear snapshot of interest and potential valuations, clubs and the player have not published formal confirmations. Transfer windows, negotiations and medicals can change course quickly; until official announcements arrive, the story should be treated as active speculation reported by reliable Dutch outlets.
Local supporters in Ajax, Ontario, who follow European football closely will recognise the wider implications: movement between major Dutch clubs often reshapes squad planning and rivalry dynamics, and any return of a Feyenoord-trained player to the Eredivisie would be watched closely by fans and pundits alike.
