Ajax has reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur and Steven Bergwijn for the transfer of the Dutchman. Bergwijn has signed a contract with Ajax that is effective immediately and will run for five seasons, until June 30, 2027. Ajax will pay a fixed transfer fee of € 31.25 million to the English club.
Bergwijn was born on October 8, 1997 in Amsterdam. The Dutch international was under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until mid-2025. Bergwijn, who played for Ajax at the youth level, previously played for PSV.
Alfred Schreuder: "It is indicative of Steven's ambition that he chose to make the step to Ajax. He is a player with many qualities. He has enormous drive and is also very goal-oriented. Of course, I am happy that we were able to sign him, he adds new quality to our team."
The Ajax players who played international matches following the conclusion of the Eredivisie season reported back to De Toekomst on Wednesday. Their holidays were over and their first day was devoted to various testing.
Ajax and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sébastien Haller. The striker was still under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2025. Ajax will receive a transfer fee of 31 million from the German club. That amount can increase to 34,5 million.
Ryan Gravenberch joined Ajax as an 8-year-old boy. After winning many trophies with his club, numerous individual awards and setting some impressive records, it's time for the 20-year-old talent to spread his wings and leave Amsterdam. "It's a little weird."