Ajax sign Sofyan Amrabat on a free transfer after Fenerbahce exit

Ajax have completed the signing of Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat, with the midfielder agreeing a contract that will keep him at the Johan Cruijff ArenA until the summer of 2028.

Amrabat joins the Dutch club after being released from his contract with Fenerbahce, allowing Ajax to secure an experienced defensive midfielder without paying a transfer fee. His return to the Netherlands had been expected for some time, according to exclusive sources cited by Africafoot.

The negotiations moved quickly on Saturday evening after the two parties reached an initial verbal agreement. Ajax then formally presented Amrabat on Sunday morning, bringing an end to a priority recruitment process led by technical director Jordi Cruyff.

The deal gives Ajax a player with extensive experience in both the Eredivisie and European football. Amrabat previously represented FC Utrecht and Feyenoord in the Netherlands, and now returns to the country after spells abroad with Club Brugge, Fiorentina and Manchester United.

His previous performances and international profile have contributed to an estimated current market value of 10 million euros. In Turkey, Amrabat was reported to have earned an annual salary of 5,000,000 euros, equivalent to 3,279,785,000 FCFA.

Ajax’s next fixture will be their fourth match of the Dutch league season, against SC Telstar. The match will provide the club with an early opportunity to introduce its new midfield signing, although the timing of Amrabat’s arrival follows the rapid conclusion of the negotiations and his official presentation.

Commercial betting odds listed by 1xBet make Ajax the clear favourites for the fixture. Ajax are priced at 1.57 to win, while a draw is listed at 4.30 and an SC Telstar victory at 5.00.

Amrabat’s arrival completes Ajax’s move for a defensive midfield option who brings experience gathered in the Netherlands, Turkey and several major European leagues. The agreement also represents a significant addition for the club without the need to pay a transfer fee, after the player’s departure from Fenerbahce.

The Moroccan international’s return marks another chapter in an Eredivisie career that began with FC Utrecht and included a spell at Feyenoord before he continued his development outside the Netherlands. His contract with Ajax, running until the summer of 2028, now confirms his long-term return to Dutch football.