Ajax close in on Sunderland winger Simon Adingra after uneven campaign

Simon Adingra has agreed personal terms with Ajax Amsterdam over a proposed loan move, as the Sunderland winger looks for a fresh start after a mixed 2025-26 season. The Ivory Coast international is expected to move to the Dutch club once Sunderland and Ajax complete the required administrative paperwork, with the documents scheduled to be signed on Tuesday, according to Sacha Tavolieri.

Ajax regard Adingra as a strong fit for their footballing philosophy and see the 24-year-old as an ideal addition to their squad. The move would give the winger the opportunity to rebuild his momentum in the Netherlands after a campaign split between the Premier League and France.

Adingra began last season with Sunderland, making 15 appearances during the first half of the campaign. He scored once and provided one assist for the English club before joining AS Monaco on a subsequent loan.

His spell in France produced better figures. Adingra played 17 matches for AS Monaco, contributing three goals and two assists. Those performances followed his arrival at Sunderland in the summer of 2025, when the club signed him after two seasons with Brighton.

During his time at Brighton, Adingra made 73 appearances and recorded 12 goals and five assists. He had first made his name with FC Nordsjaelland before moving to England in 2022, establishing himself as an attacking player capable of operating on the wing.

A switch to Ajax would take Adingra into the Dutch league for the next stage of his career. The player, who was born in Abobo, is currently valued at €22m and remains under contract with Sunderland until 2030.

Adingra is reported to earn €2,130,952 a year in England, equivalent to 1,385,118,800 FCFA. His proposed loan would therefore represent a temporary change of club rather than a permanent transfer, with Sunderland retaining his long-term contractual rights.

The transfer discussions come as Sunderland prepare for their third league match of the English season against Brentford. The betting odds listed for that fixture make Brentford the clear favourites: Sunderland are priced at 5.50 to win, a draw is offered at 4.20, while Brentford are quoted at 1.55.

The odds are provided by the betting company 1xBet, which is also referenced in the source material. The match will take place as Sunderland continue their league campaign, while Adingra’s future is expected to be clarified by the completion of the paperwork between Sunderland and Ajax.