Ajax Technical Director Faces Challenges with Talented Player

omidbasir- Technical Director Jordi Cruijff is currently occupied with his responsibilities at Ajax. The newly appointed decision-maker in Amsterdam has recently acquired a group of Spanish players for the youth team and is now turning his attention to a second critical matter: the future of Rayane Bounida.

Reports indicate that FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring Ajax’s negotiations with Bounida. Voetbal International revealed yesterday that Cruijff is in discussions with the young right winger’s camp. Ajax secured Bounida’s transfer from Anderlecht in mid-2022 and offered him a new contract last February that aligned with the club’s financial situation at that time. Since last summer, Bounida has been a regular member of the first team, frequently starting under coach Fred Grim. The club has since proposed a new contract and is currently in negotiations. Bounida’s existing contract is valid until the summer of 2028.

Spanish scouts are already active at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Detailed reports have been compiled on the 19-year-old attacking midfielder of Moroccan descent, who represents Belgium at the Under-21 level. His technical abilities, creativity, and long-term potential are seen as an ideal fit for the forward-looking projects underway at both Camp Nou and the Bernabéu.