Ajax signs Samory Kone

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Ajax has reached an agreement with Samory Kone on the transfer of the sixteen-year-old attacker to Amsterdam. The Belgian youth international joins from RSC Anderlecht and has signed a contract with Ajax for three seasons, running until June 30, 2028. The transfer of Kone is subject to a few formalities.

Date: 29.01.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Kone (Milan, Italy, January 28, 2010) came through the youth academy of RSC Anderlecht, where he played for the Belgian club's U18 team in the current season. In Amsterdam, Kone will initially join Ajax U16.

Director of Football Marijn Beuker: "Samory is an explosive winger who brings a lot of creativity. He is technically very gifted and strong in one-on-one situations. In addition, Samory comes from Anderlecht’s renowned youth academy, where he has shown that he possesses enormous potential. We are pleased that another talented player has chosen Ajax thanks to the good work of our youth scouting department, and we are confident that he will continue to develop with us."

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