Ajax have been linked with a move for Moroccan international midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with multiple reports indicating the 30-year-old is set to join the Dutch club after terminating his contract with Fenerbahçe.
Personal terms reportedly agreed, deal not fully complete
Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Amrabat has opted to join Ajax and that the player reached a personal agreement with the Amsterdam club. However, Voetbal International journalist Tim van Duijn cautioned the move is not yet finished, saying it is "moving in the right direction."
"It is not completely done yet, but is 'moving in the right direction'." — Tim van Duijn
Mike Verweij, the Ajax correspondent for De Telegraaf, added that Amrabat is expected to sign for Ajax on a two-season deal. The reports follow confirmation that the midfielder is a free agent after ending his spell in Turkey.
Why Ajax want a holding midfielder
Ajax have been searching for a defensive or holding midfielder to add depth and experience to the centre of the park. Current squad options include Youri Regeer and Jorthy Mokio, who are, according to reports, the only alternatives presently in coach Míchel's pool for that role.
- Age: 30
- National team: Morocco — 78 caps
- Recent club: Fenerbahçe — 45 appearances
- Previous notable clubs: Manchester United, Fiorentina, Feyenoord
Career snapshot
Amrabat has experience across several top European leagues and international tournaments. He spent the 2017/18 season with Feyenoord, making 33 official appearances for the Rotterdam club, and has been capped 78 times by Morocco. His club resume includes spells at Fiorentina and a move to Manchester United at an earlier stage of his career, followed by time at Fenerbahçe where he made 45 appearances.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 |
| National team caps | 78 |
| Fenerbahçe appearances | 45 |
| Feyenoord (2017/18) | 33 official appearances |
| Reported contract length with Ajax | Two seasons (per De Telegraaf) |
If completed, the move would be seen as a significant addition to Ajax's midfield options, bringing international experience and a track record in top-level club competition. For Ajax supporters, both in the Netherlands and among communities who follow European football abroad, the signing would address a long-discussed gap at the defensive midfield position.
For now, supporters and observers will wait for confirmation from Ajax or the player. Transfer windows and agent negotiations can produce late changes, and while multiple outlets report that personal terms are agreed and a short-term contract is expected, the transfer remains subject to final signatures and the formal announcement that typically accompanies completed deals.
Local fans who follow European club movement closely will recognise the significance of a player with Amrabat's international experience joining Ajax. The coming days should make clear whether the reported agreement becomes official and how the signing — if confirmed — will fit into the club's tactical plans for the season ahead.
