Transfer Details
Ajax has strengthened its ranks this summer by bringing in players for Jong Ajax and the first team. The latest target is Brazilian striker Tetê, 19, currently at São Paulo. According to ESPN, São Paulo wants to sell the player outright and is not willing to enter into a loan with an option to buy. Ajax had originally considered a loan with a purchase option, but São Paulo has made it clear that it only wants a sale. Negotiations are ongoing, but the price Ajax is expected to pay is around ten million euros. São Paulo wants that amount this summer.
Ajax's Strategy
For Ajax, Tetê could replace Pharell Nash in Jong Ajax, but he can also be deployed as a right winger - a position the second team currently lacks. The Spanish coach of Jong Ajax, Carlos Garcia, has previously requested new players on the right flank. With Tetê’s arrival, Ajax’s first team would gain an additional option. Jordi Cruijff has already transferred several players this summer, both to the first team and to Jong Ajax, and the club expects the deal with São Paulo to proceed without complications.
São Paulo's Standpoint
São Paulo is determined to sell the 19-year-old talent outright and not comply with a loan proposal. The club wants the full sum of roughly ten million euros before finalising the transfer. Tetê is currently back with São Paulo’s second team, where he has not yet played much for the first team. Negotiations are still underway, but both parties have made their positions clear.
Potential Impact
If the deal goes through, Tetê could immediately contribute to Ajax’s attack while also providing a valuable option for future transfers. The ten-million-euro price fits within the club’s budget and aligns with the strategy of developing young talent. For São Paulo, the sale offers a direct financial boost, while Ajax gains a promising striker who can adapt to multiple positions in the squad.
