Ajax poised to complete Sofyan Amrabat deal after winning race for Morocco midfielder

Sofyan Amrabat is closing in on a return to the Netherlands, with Ajax Amsterdam expected to complete his signing between Saturday evening and Sunday. The Morocco midfielder is reportedly close to agreeing the final details of the move, according to information from Matteo Moretto, as exclusively reported by Africafoot.

Ajax have accelerated their efforts in the past few hours and are now believed to have reached an agreement with Amrabat and his representatives. Unless there is a late change, the 30-year-old is expected to formally confirm his return to the club shortly.

The proposed move would take Amrabat back to the country of his birth and to a competition he knows well. Ajax’s directors intensified negotiations with the player and his camp after several days of competition for his signature, eventually giving the Dutch club the advantage.

Atletico de Madrid had maintained regular contact with Amrabat’s representatives and continued to monitor his position closely. The Spanish side had hoped to persuade the Morocco international to move to LaLiga, but Ajax’s late push appears to have shifted the balance in their favour.

Africafoot also reports that Al Ittihad have shown an interest in the Atlas Lion. However, Ajax are currently in the strongest position to secure the midfielder, with the final stages of the operation reportedly being completed.

Amrabat’s experience is regarded as a significant asset in midfield. His current market value is estimated at 10 million euros by Transfermarkt. He earned an annual salary of 5,000,000 euros, equivalent to 3,279,785,000 FCFA, during his time at Fenerbahce.

The prospective return comes as Ajax prepare for their fourth league match of the season against SC Telstar. The fixture is scheduled to take place soon, with Ajax entering the game as clear favourites in the available betting prices.

The quoted odds list Ajax at 1.57 to win, with a draw priced at 4.30 and an SC Telstar victory at 5.00. Those figures underline the expectation that Ajax will take all three points, although the immediate focus around the club is on completing Amrabat’s return.

Amrabat’s next move would mark another stage in a career that has seen him represent Morocco at international level while playing in European football. Ajax’s agreement with the midfielder now leaves only the final formalities before the transfer can be officially announced.