Ajax Pursues New Left-Back Amid Potential Departure of Owen Wijndal

Ajax is on the lookout for a new left-back, especially in light of the possible departure of Owen Wijndal. Fortunately, the Amsterdam club has a promising candidate in mind.

According to Hans Kraaij Jr. in Voetbal International, it seems inevitable that the Eredivisie powerhouse will acquire a left-back soon. He stated, “Please. The right-footed Lucas Rosa as a left-back is truly unworthy of Ajax.”

Souffian El Karouani recently shared his perspective on his future with De Telegraaf, noting, “Things are progressing as they should. It can change at any moment. It could happen quickly, or it might take a few days. We will see.”

El Karouani expressed that he has not spent the entire holiday season anxiously waiting. “No, I’ve remained very relaxed. I’ve stayed in the Netherlands. It has been wonderful—spending time with family and friends. I feel well-rested. I see how things unfold. I am aware of the current situation, but ultimately, I need to be willing to make a move. From there, we will see if we can reach an agreement with the club. I have no stress about it; I will find out how it goes. First, there needs to be a club agreement with Jordy (Zuidam, editor) before they are satisfied, and then I must resolve my contractual situation as well. If I am also satisfied, I could leave quickly.”

Ajax’s preference is to pursue a loan deal. It has been known for some time that the club is interested in collaborating with El Karouani, but as he is not currently a free agent, a transfer fee will be necessary. The club’s intent is to avoid making significant purchases at this time since the new technical director, Jordi Cruijff, is set to start later and wishes to begin with a clean slate.