Yves Bissouma’s next chapter will be written in Amsterdam. The 30-year-old Mali international has joined Ajax on a one-year deal after leaving Tottenham at the end of his contract.
Key takeaways
- Ajax confirmed Bissouma’s signing on Wednesday morning, with his contract running until the end of the season.
- The midfielder arrives as a free agent following the conclusion of his Tottenham spell.
- Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff had been monitoring the player since the summer.
- Bissouma brings Premier League experience from Tottenham and Brighton, as well as a previous Ligue 1 stint with Lille.
- He joins a strengthened Ajax squad that has also added Sofyan Amrabat and Marc-André ter Stegen.
Ajax add experience in midfield
Ajax have turned to Bissouma to add maturity and flexibility to their midfield for the remainder of the campaign. Primarily a defensive midfielder, he is also capable of operating in more than one position across the middle of the pitch.
Cruyff said the Dutch club were pleased to complete the move after following the Malian since the summer. He described Bissouma as an experienced player who understands the demands of competing at the highest level, adding that Ajax hope to have him available as soon as possible.
The signing continues a summer of reinforcement in Amsterdam. Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat has arrived to bolster the midfield options, while Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is another major addition to the Ajax group.
Former Lille player returns to the continent
Bissouma’s career in European football began in France, where he played for Lille before earning a move to Brighton in England. His performances in the Premier League later took him to Tottenham, but he departed the London club when his contract expired.
Now, with a deal in place until the end of the season, Ajax will look to integrate the Mali international quickly as they seek to make use of his top-flight experience.
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