Josip Sutalo takes early leave of AFC Ajax
Josip Sutalo has already taken an early leave of his time at Ajax. The Croatian will be loaned to Lazio. Officially, that has not been confirmed yet, but Sutalo took the time to thank the Ajax fans on social media.
Sutalo was bought from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2023 for around 22 million euros and is now embarking on a new adventure. 'Three years in red and white. A chapter that I will always carry with me', Sutalo said on Instagram. 'Thanks to my teammates, the coaches, the staff and all the fans. To be part of the Ajax 100 Club was a privilege. It was an honor to be an Ajacied. Thanks for everything!' Lazio will take Sutalo on loan from Ajax for a year. The loan includes an option to buy that will become mandatory under certain conditions.
Why is this important for AFC Ajax?
Sutalo's departure is a significant change for Ajax. The Croatian was a regular in the defense and his departure will have an impact on the squad. Ajax will now have to look for a new defender to fill Sutalo's spot.
What happens next?
Ajax will now have to look for a new defender to fill Sutalo's spot. The club will likely look to the transfer market to find a new player. But it is not yet clear who the new defender will be.
