Journalist Daan Sutorius says Ajax’s squad is built for the short term and warns that many players could leave next summer if the club fails to win the Eredivisie. Ajax are fifth after seven games, five points behind leaders AZ.
The article counters that several players—including Sofyan Amrabat, Julian Brandt, Viktor Tsygankov, Caio Henrique, Jofre Torrents and Marcos Leonardo—are contracted beyond next summer. Ajax also have options to make the loan deals for Tou Arokodare and Simon Adingra permanent.
Some deals are shorter: Marc ter Stegen and Thilo Kehrer joined on loan without buy options, while Daley Blind signed for one year. Bissouma’s one-year deal reportedly includes an extension after he reaches an unspecified appearance threshold; Kehrer has said he is open to staying longer.
