Ajax Signs Promising Young Talent Samory Kone

omidbasir- Ajax has strengthened its squad with the acquisition of 16-year-old Samory Kone, as announced by the club on Thursday morning. The talented forward joins from Anderlecht’s youth academy and has signed a contract for 2.5 years.

For some time, Ajax had been linked to Kone, who is regarded as a significant talent in Belgium. Having just turned sixteen last Wednesday, he is now eligible to sign a contract that runs until mid-2028. Ajax successfully persuaded him to join their youth academy in Amsterdam from Anderlecht, with expectations that Kone will integrate into the Under-17 team.

Director of Football Marijn Beuker expressed his delight at Kone’s signing, stating, “Samory is an explosive winger who brings a lot of creativity to the field. He is technically gifted and excels in one-on-one situations.” He added, “Moreover, Samory comes from the esteemed youth academy at Anderlecht, where he has demonstrated immense potential. We are pleased that another talented player has chosen Ajax, thanks to the excellent work of our youth scouting team, and we are confident that he will continue to develop with us.”