Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax
Yves Bissouma, who previously played for Brighton before moving to Tottenham, is on the verge of signing with Eredivisie club Ajax. The Mali international was released by Tottenham at the end of his contract and will now bring Premier League experience to Amsterdam. The move gives Ajax a seasoned central midfielder without a transfer fee, strengthening their squad ahead of the new season.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukBissouma's arrival on a free represents a shrewd piece of business for Ajax, who are regaining their footing in the Eredivisie after several turbulent seasons. Once regarded as one of the most press-resistant midfielders in the Premier League during his Brighton days, the Malian's stock dipped at Tottenham, where consistency eluded him. A change of scenery in the Netherlands could revitalise his career while giving Ajax a profile signing to anchor their midfield.
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