AFC Ajax has loaned midfielder Youri Regeer to Werder Bremen for the remainder of the season. The German club has also secured an option to buy the player, as reported by AD Sport on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming days, ahead of Germany's transfer deadline on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was a starter for Ajax this calendar year but became expendable following the Sunday signing of Sofyan Amrabat. Regeer played his final match for Ajax last Thursday against FC Sion, where he fell ill during the game.
Why is Youri Regeer leaving?
The departing midfielder returned to Amsterdam from FC Twente for 4.5 million euros just over a year ago. Ajax had been searching unsuccessfully for a successor to Jordan Henderson for a year. Interim coaches Fred Grim and Oscar Garcia, and new manager Míchel Sánchez, all used Regeer as a controlling midfielder, but he did not always convince.
The arrival of Amrabat, an experienced international, increased competition in midfield. Regeer, whose Ajax contract runs until mid-2029, now gets the chance to prove himself in the Bundesliga. He will likely already miss the away match against Telstar this Sunday.
What is AFC Ajax's current league position?
The club currently sits ninth in the Eredivisie with four points from two matches. Their goal difference is positive, with four goals scored and two conceded. However, Ajax already trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by eight points. The next major test is the home fixture against second-placed PSV Eindhoven on September 5th. The ongoing changes to Ajax's 2026 squad can be tracked on our squad page.
Who else is leaving Ajax?
Alongside Regeer, Argentine winger Maher Carrizo is also set to depart on loan to FC Copenhagen. Carrizo was one of director of football Jordi Cruijff's first million-euro signings last winter, but failed to convince on the wing. He found himself behind Steven Berghuis and faced new competition from last week's signing, Viktor Tsygankov.
These outgoing transfers indicate Ajax's technical staff wants to streamline and strengthen the squad in specific areas. The signing of Amrabat was a key first step in that process. The team's live performance data is available on our stats page.
What does this mean for the rest of the season?
Regeer's departure clears the way for Amrabat to immediately take on a central role in midfield. For Ajax, which is still searching for consistency after a draw and a win, the upcoming home game against PSV is a significant moment. The club, with four points from two games, is not yet where it wants to be but has a chance to make a statement against a direct rival. The full league standings can be found on our standings page.
