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4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market

4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market

Ajax's recruitment strategy has faced severe criticism after analysis showed only one of forty signings over the past four years has been a major success. The trend of poor investment is highlighted by the fact that none of the club's four expensive summer acquisitions started in the most recent match.

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