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Ajax secures desired number six: Jordi Cruijff brings Sofyan Amrabat back to the Eredivisie

Ajax has signed Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat on a free transfer until 2028 to fill their vacant number six position. The midfielder returns to the Eredivisie after stints at FC Utrecht and Feyenoord, with technical director Jordi Cruijff emphasizing his experience and physical ability.

Ajax has officially signed 30-year-old Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat as their new number six. The midfielder joins the Amsterdam club on a free transfer after his contract with Fenerbahçe was dissolved by mutual consent, signing a deal that runs until mid-2028. Technical director Jordi Cruijff, who previously attempted to recruit Amrabat while at Barcelona, spearheaded the deal to address the team's long-standing struggles in the defensive midfield position following the departure of Jordan Henderson.

Amrabat brings significant international experience to the Eredivisie, having previously played for FC Utrecht and Feyenoord. He joins a squad currently led by coach Míchel Sánchez, who has been searching for a permanent solution for the holding role. Although Amrabat has not played since the World Cup quarter-finals in July, Ajax officials expressed confidence that his familiarity with the Dutch league will facilitate a quick adaptation. The club hopes his arrival will stabilize the midfield after a period of frequent tactical adjustments.

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