Ajax Confirm Signing Of Former Spurs Midfielder Yves Bissouma

Ajax have completed the signing of Yves Bissouma on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. The Malian midfielder has signed a contract at the Johan Cruijff ArenA until June 2027.

With Ajax looking to challenge for the Eredivisie title, Jordi Cruijff brought 11 new players to Ajax in the summer in an attempt to close the gap on PSV Eindhoven , who finished 28 points ahead last season. Bissouma is therefore the 12th new arrival since Michel Sanchez became Ajax head coach in the summer.

A new defensive midfielder was a top priority for Ajax heading into the summer transfer window. The Amsterdam club held talks over a deal to bring Edson Alvarez back to the club, but the Mexican midfielder ended up staying at West Ham United .