Ajax’s Transfer Strategy Under Jordi Cruijff: A Shift Towards Experienced Players

omidbasir- In recent transfer windows, Ajax has been compelled to tighten its financial belt due to past extravagances during the Sven Mislintat era. The question now arises: will Jordi Cruijff have the opportunity to invest significant sums in new players?

According to De Telegraaf, while substantial investments are expected, they will be approached differently than in recent years. Transfer fees ranging from fifteen to twenty million euros for players aged eighteen to twenty-one are off the table for the time being. Future expenditures will likely prioritize seasoned veterans, akin to the acquisitions of Dusan Tadic and Daley Blind, who can mentor younger players.

Beuker notes that Cruijff’s vision aligns closely with the strategy currently being implemented in Ajax’s youth academy. This is not surprising, as the academy’s framework is partially grounded in the plan developed by Johan Cruijff alongside Wim Jonk, Ruben Jongkind, and Jasper van Leeuwen for Ajax.