Yves Bissouma is in Amsterdam finalising a move that would take him from Tottenham to Ajax on a free transfer. The former Tottenham midfielder has agreed an initial deal until the end of the season, and Ajax have an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Bissouma's Tottenham exit
The move brings an end to Bissouma's spell in north London after he joined Tottenham in 2022 and made 111 appearances. His final season was not a busy one by any measure, with just 11 appearances in the Premier League.
He still had some recent match sharpness. Bissouma played 273 minutes across his last five Tottenham appearances, which should help him settle quickly if the deal is completed as expected.
Ajax's side of the move
Ajax have won four of their last five matches, so Bissouma is arriving into a side that is finding some rhythm. They also sit 32nd in the 2025 Champions League standings with 6 points from 8 matches, which gives the club a demanding schedule even before domestic games are counted.
BBC Sport reported that Bissouma is "on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season." It also said, "The Mali international is currently in Amsterdam finalising the move to the Eredivisie club."
For Bissouma, the move offers a quick reset. For Ajax, it adds an experienced midfielder without a transfer fee, with the option to keep him for another year if the fit works.
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