Isa Kardinaal (Amsterdam, March 31, 2005) came through the ranks of partner clubs ASC De Volewijckers and SC Buitenveldert. She joined Ajax in 2021 and made her first-team debut on November 21 of that year in the home match against Barendrecht: 2-0. In total, Kardinaal made 84 appearances in the Ajax shirt. During her time at the club, she won the Dutch Cup twice and secured the league title in the 2022/2023 season. Last season, she was named Player of the Year.
Technical director Alex Kroes: "This is a great move for everyone involved. Although Isa recently extended her contract, this is a wonderful opportunity for her to play in one of the world’s top leagues and to pursue her ambitions abroad. We are proud of her development. Isa perfectly embodies the Ajax philosophy: progressing from the Talent Team as a young prospect and growing into an undisputed first-team player, eventually earning a fantastic transfer. We wish Isa every success in England!"
