Sofyan Amrabat states that Jordi Cruijff was the key factor in his move to Ajax. The 30-year-old midfielder returned to the Eredivisie this summer and explains that the technical director made the decisive difference.
Amrabat held his first talks with Cruijff back in April. "I think that if there had been a different technical director, not all these players would have come," said the international. He is also referring to other summer signings like Julian Brandt. Cruijff had previously tried to bring Amrabat to FC Barcelona.
The Amrabat brothers, Sofyan and 39-year-old Nordin who joined FC Utrecht, reunited in the Netherlands this summer. They have a nine-year age gap and had not been this close for a long time. Nordin simply described their profession in the interview: "We have the best job in the world."
Ajax currently sit fifth in the Eredivisie with 14 points from seven games. Maurice Steijn's team has an inconsistent recent run of three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five league matches. The next task is a home game against NEC Nijmegen, a side sitting eleventh. Fans can check the full squad and upcoming fixtures. The presence of players like Amrabat and top scorer Julian Brandt is needed in the title race, where Ajax trail leaders AZ by five points.
The report in full is at Voetbal International
Technical director Jordi Cruijff brought in twelve new first-team players this summer, the club confirms. One of those signings, Sofyan Amrabat, reiterated Cruijff's role. "He told me what his plans were: that he wanted to bring in several top players," said Amrabat. The midfielder added: "He delivered on it all." Ajax currently sit fifth with 14 points.
