Ajax have officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The 30-year-old Moroccan international put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Amsterdam club this past Sunday, binding him until the summer of 2028. The news was reported by Morocco World News.
Who is Ajax's new signing?
Sofyan Amrabat returns to the Eredivisie, where he previously played for FC Utrecht and Feyenoord. Ajax becomes the third Dutch club in his career. The midfielder leaves Fenerbahce, where he spent the last two seasons. His contract in Turkey was terminated by mutual consent. Earlier in his career, Amrabat also played for Fiorentina, Manchester United, Club Brugge, and had a loan spell at Real Betis. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at around €10 million.
Amrabat gained international recognition as a key player for the Moroccan national team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was a mainstay in the midfield of the team that reached the semi-finals. Those physical qualities and international experience are exactly what Ajax now wants to add to the squad.
Why did Ajax choose Amrabat?
Technical director Jordi Cruyff had been in talks with the player since April. "We are happy to have signed Sofyan Amrabat. He is physically strong and has a great deal of international experience," Cruyff was quoted as saying. "He also knows the Dutch league, so we expect him to integrate quickly. We have signed the player we were looking for."
The club emphasizes that Amrabat should strengthen the midfield for the new season with his presence, experience, and defensive qualities. This reinforcement comes at a key time. Ajax currently sits fourth in the Eredivisie with seven points from three games. The team has won twice and drawn once, with a recent form of WDW. The goal difference is a healthy +6, with eight scored and two conceded.
How does Amrabat fit into the current team?
The arrival of the experienced midfielder gives manager Maurice Steijn more options in the center of the park. Ajax trails league leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points in the title race. The immediate focus now shifts to the next, crucial fixture: the home match against PSV Eindhoven on September 5th. PSV sits second in the table, adding extra significance to the encounter. Fans can follow the schedule for that and other matches on our fixtures page.
Amrabat needs to be ready to contribute immediately. His knowledge of the Dutch league should help him settle in quickly. The squad for the current season can be viewed on the squad page. The team's statistics, including those strong defensive numbers so far, are available in our stats.
Sofyan Amrabat's contract with Ajax runs until June 2028.
