Ajax Amsterdam carried out a massive squad overhaul under Jordi Cruyff, who became technical director in February 2026. In a single summer transfer window, the club sold 17 players for approximately 92 million euros while spending roughly 36.4 million euros on 11 new signings, generating a net profit of around 55 million euros. The most expensive acquisition was Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal for 19.9 million euros. Other notable arrivals include Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona, Julian Brandt on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, and Sofyan Amrabat, with Míchel Sánchez appointed as the new head coach. Despite these moves, reports from early September 2026 indicate Ajax still faces a meaningful gap with Eredivisie rivals PSV Eindhoven.
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