Ajax’s Jorthy Mokio: A Rising Star Amid Contract Negotiations

omidbasir- This season, although uncertainty looms, Ajax seems set to secure a win in their home match against Fortuna Sittard, with young midfielder Jorthy Mokio taking center stage.

In the wake of Ajax’s match against Fortuna Sittard, discussions have surfaced regarding a potential €6 million deal for Jorthy Mokio. The talented midfielder received considerable playing time during the preseason but found himself sidelined afterward. Following the departure of John Heitinga, Fred Grim occasionally called upon the Belgian, although his performances were underwhelming. Mokio himself has mentioned that he has lost his rhythm on the field.

Ajax’s total expenditure on Mokio could reach €30 million. This remark is particularly noteworthy given that earlier this season, Ajax attempted to negotiate an extension to his contract, which proved to be challenging. Mokio will turn eighteen on February 28 and will then be eligible to sign a five-year deal. Ajax deemed it unacceptable for Mokio to receive a salary comparable to that of Jordan Henderson, a figure the player’s camp targeted over the summer. While Ajax is eager to extend Mokio’s contract, they have different financial expectations in mind. It is clear that Mokio wishes to remain with Ajax. For context, Henderson reportedly earns around €6 million annually in the capital, meaning a new five-year contract for Mokio could total approximately €30 million.