Ajax Pursues Experienced Midfielder: Giovani Lo Celso as a Potential Leader

Ajax is currently searching for a seasoned midfielder to fill the role of a new leader within the team. One candidate who has emerged is Giovani Lo Celso, a 65-time international for Argentina. According to Spanish media reports, Lo Celso could make a move to the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

The situation is as follows: Lo Celso is under contract with Real Betis in LaLiga, but the club is facing financial difficulties and needs to offload several high-paid players this month. If they fail to do so, they risk falling afoul of Financial Fair Play regulations. It is worth noting that Spain’s financial regulations are even stricter than those of Europe, as seen in recent years with FC Barcelona.

Looking ahead to international competitions, Lo Celso participated in three friendly matches for Argentina in October and November 2025, securing victories against Venezuela (1-0), Puerto Rico (6-0), and Angola (2-0). He missed the 2022 World Cup, including the dramatic quarter-final against the Netherlands, due to a hamstring injury. However, he is expected to be part of the squad for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.