Behind the scenes | Avila's first day
Gaston Avila is an Ajax player. The Argentine has signed a contract in Amsterdam that will run for five seasons and is the next addition to Maurice Steijn's squad. We followed him during his first day at Ajax.
Avila: 'Every player dreams of a step like this one'
Gaston Avila is over the moon with his transfer to Ajax. "Every football player dreams of taking a step like this one." Director of Football Sven Mislintat praises the mentality of the brand-new Ajax player. "A typical Argentine: he plays with his heart, has a great mentality and a real personality."
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Ajax signs Gaston Avila
Ajax, Royal Antwerp FC and Gaston Avila have reached an agreement on the transfer of the defender to Ajax. The 21-year-old Argentine signed a contract that runs until June 30, 2028. Avila's contract at the Belgian club ran until 2027. Ajax will pay a € 12.5 million transfer fee to Royal Antwerp FC. This amount can increase to a maximum of € 14.5 million through variables.