Ajax Secures Paulo Da Silva Amidst Competition from Top Clubs

omidbasir- Ajax has emerged victorious in the competition for Paulo Da Silva. Despite an attempt by FC Porto, managed by Francesco Farioli, to hijack the deal, the 18-year-old striker will soon finalize his contract in Amsterdam, according to ESPN. Paris Saint-Germain also expressed interest in the prolific goal-scorer from NEC.

Nearly two weeks ago, it was revealed that Da Silva opted to join Ajax. Although Feyenoord offered a higher salary, he ultimately chose the record champions of the Netherlands. Da Silva is expected to sign a 3.5-year contract at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. ESPN further reports that Feyenoord was not the only club looking to acquire him; he also received proposals from FC Porto and Paris Saint-Germain last week, but he decided to commit to Ajax’s vision.

NEC will not be left empty-handed in this transaction. Da Silva is coming from their youth academy, and the Nijmegen club will receive a training compensation as well as a solidarity payment. Additionally, NEC has negotiated a sell-on percentage, ensuring that if Da Silva leaves Ajax for a significant sum in the future, they will receive a portion of the transfer fee. This was a crucial condition for both the player and his representatives.