Ajax presents Viktor Tsygankov as new player on the right wing. The Ukrainian international signed a contract in Amsterdam on Thursday running until mid-2029.
What does Tsygankov's arrival mean for the squad?
Tsygankov, 28 years old, joins from Girona where he spent three and a half seasons. He made 119 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 20 goals and providing 23 assists. Under head coach Míchel Sánchez, he was an important player for Girona.
What fee did Ajax pay for the Ukrainian winger?
According to NOS Sport, Ajax paid less than five million euros for Tsygankov, while Girona is reportedly receiving around the same amount. The transfer was completed after Tsygankov made headlines last week due to a conflict with Girona over refusing to come on as a substitute.
How does Tsygankov fit into the current Ajax setup?
He will wear shirt number 11 and is expected to fill the vacant right-wing spot left by Mika Godts' move to Paris Saint-Germain for 55 million euros. Ajax continues to search for a replacement for Godts, as well as a holding midfielder and an additional central defender.
What did technical director Jordi Cruijff say about the new signing?
Jordi Cruijff said: "It is great that Viktor has signed his contract with us." He added: "We are working to get him eligible to play as soon as possible."
With the signing of Tsygankov, Ajax aims to revitalise its attack. The team currently sits sixth in the Eredivisie with four points from two games, recent form DW. Daley Blind is currently sidelined due to injury and absent from the squad. For the upcoming away match against Telstar on August 30, you can follow match details on our fixtures page, while the current squad and standings provide insight into how the new signing fits into the team.
