Ajax and Southampton have reached a verbal agreement regarding the transfer of Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, according to sources close to the negotiations. The Dutch club is set to secure the 22-year-old on a loan deal, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
The agreement, however, hinges on Ajax offloading Dutch forward Steve Bergwijn. Bergwijn’s departure is crucial to freeing up space in the Ajax squad, allowing Sulemana to join the team.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that while the two clubs have aligned on the terms, the move remains in limbo pending this significant development.
Kamaldeen Sulemana, who has been a standout performer for Southampton, caught the attention of several European clubs with his pace, agility, and goal-scoring ability.
His potential move to Ajax reflects the Dutch club’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their attacking options.
Ajax, known for their rich history of developing young talent, view Sulemana as a promising addition to their ranks.
The winger’s versatility on the field, capable of playing on either flank, makes him an ideal candidate for Ajax’s dynamic style of play.
Southampton, on the other hand, seem open to the idea of loaning out Sulemana, who joined them in January from French club Stade Rennais.
The move could offer Sulemana valuable playing time in a top European league, something that may be limited if he remains at Southampton.
The finalization of this deal now rests on Steve Bergwijn’s future. Should Bergwijn secure a move away from Amsterdam, it will pave the way for Sulemana to don the Ajax jersey and continue his development in the Eredivisie.
For now, both Ajax and Southampton will be watching closely as the situation with Bergwijn unfolds, knowing that his departure could trigger a series of transfers that would see Kamaldeen Sulemana make his mark at one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
