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Suspended for laughing gas, yellow after 14 seconds and over 200 Premier League games: Ajax target Yves Bissouma has a wealth of experience

Ajax has acquired experienced midfielder Yves Bissouma, who brings over 200 Premier League appearances to the Amsterdam club. His arrival follows a career defined by both technical skill and significant off-field controversies, including disciplinary suspensions and legal issues.

Ajax has signed Yves Bissouma, a 30-year-old midfielder bringing over 200 matches of Premier League experience to Amsterdam. Born in Ivory Coast and a Malian international, Bissouma previously played for Lille, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Tottenham Hotspur. He is recognized as a skilled ball-winning controller, though his career has been marked by frequent disciplinary issues on the pitch, including holding the Premier League record for the fastest yellow card received after just 14 seconds.

Beyond his sporting career, Bissouma has faced a turbulent personal life involving driving offenses, legal trouble, and an incident where he was disciplined by Tottenham for inhaling nitrous oxide. He was also a victim of a violent robbery in Cannes, where thieves stole his watch using tear gas. As he joins Ajax, the club hopes he can regain his fitness and focus on his career, including his new perfume brand, after having not played an official match for 135 days.

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