FC Midtjylland has strengthened its squad with striker Mileta Rajovic in the final days of the transfer window, just before facing AFC Ajax in the Conference League. The Danish club brings the 27-year-old forward back to Denmark on loan from Legia Warsaw, as reported by Voetbal International this week.
Rajovic fills the void left by the departure of prolific scorer Franculino to Trabzonspor. That 22-year-old Guinean-Bissau attacker scored 58 goals in 117 official matches for Midtjylland. The Herning-based club had to act quickly and found their man in Rajovic, who is familiar with the Danish league.
Who is Midtjylland's new striker?
Mileta Rajovic began his breakthrough in Denmark with Næstved, then playing in the third tier. During the 2021/22 season he scored 18 times in 15 matches there. Those performances earned him a move to Swedish side Kalmar FF. After a year and a half in the Allsvenskan, he attracted attention from Watford, who paid two million euros to bring him to the Championship.
His English adventure proved difficult however. Rajovic was loaned to Danish club Brøndby IF and eventually moved permanently to Legia Warsaw. Now he returns to Denmark, where he must prove he can handle Conference League level. His arrival fits a busy transfer period for Midtjylland as they prepare for the European clash with Ajax.
What does this mean for the preparation against Ajax?
The addition of Rajovic gives Midtjylland more attacking options precisely as they approach the confrontation with Ajax. The Danish champions from two years ago want to pull off an upset in the Conference League and need a scoring striker for that. Whether Rajovic can step in immediately remains to be seen. He knows the country and league, but still needs to find his rhythm with new teammates.
For Ajax, this change at their opponent comes as the Amsterdam side is also building toward their European campaign. Coach John Heitinga's squad currently sits fourth in the Eredivisie with seven points from three matches. The team has scored eight goals and conceded two, a goal difference of plus six. In the standings they trail leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points.
How is Ajax performing in the league?
The Amsterdammers started the season with two wins and a draw. That recent form of WDW provides confidence for the coming weeks. The next test is a home match against PSV Eindhoven, who currently sit second. That game takes place on September 5, 2026 and can be found on our fixtures page.
The strong league start comes at a good time with European commitments approaching. Ajax wants to compete for trophies this season, both in the Netherlands and in the Conference League. The current squad performances are available in our stats overview. The team has improved its defensive organization compared to last season, evident from just two goals conceded in three matches.
Rajovic's arrival at Midtjylland doesn't fundamentally change Ajax's preparation for the European duel. The Amsterdammers focus mainly on their own game and squad development. The selection is well-stocked with attacking options, including Kasper Dolberg. The Danish striker was linked with a return to his homeland earlier this summer but remained in Amsterdam. His presence gives Heitinga additional quality for the coming months. The complete squad of Ajax is available online for those wanting to review the options. The home match against PSV on September 5 is the next appointment on the calendar.
