Ajax’s Transfer Interests: A Look Back at Quilindschy Hartman and Bert van Marwijk

Recently, there has been considerable excitement surrounding Ajax’s interest in Quilindschy Hartman. This situation mirrors previous transfer speculations, such as the transfer of Steven Berghuis. Looking back even further, there was a time when Bert van Marwijk was also linked to a potential move to Amsterdam.

In an interview with De Telegraaf, Van Marwijk, who was a libero at MVV during the 1980s, shared insights about this past opportunity. He noted, “I was never informed about this at the time. Transactions were handled directly with the board. I learned much later that Johan Cruijff had expressed interest in acquiring a central defender who could transition into midfield and had contacted MVV regarding this.”

This historical context highlights the complexities and behind-the-scenes dealings that often characterize football transfers.