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Ajax Poised to Sign Oscar Gloukh from Salzburg for €17M

7/29/2025

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Ajax Secures Gloukh

Ajax is on the verge of securing 21-year-old midfielder Oscar Gloukh from Red Bull Salzburg for €15-17 million. With a personal agreement in place for a lucrative five-year deal worth €1.2 million annually, Gloukh is set to make his mark. He will miss Salzburg's Champions League match as he prepares for a medical in Amsterdam.

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Ajax Revamps Roster

Ajax is in the midst of a transformative summer, with a flurry of player departures and exciting new signings on the horizon. The club is keen to trim €17 million from its salary bill. Jorrel Hato eyes a move to Chelsea, while Joeri Heerkens has successfully completed his medical and is poised to join from Sparta Prague for an initial €2 million, possibly increasing to €3.5 million.

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Historical Context

Ajax Amsterdam's victory in the 1995 UEFA Champions League highlighted its exceptional youth development, producing stars like Patrick Kluivert, who transferred for €18 million. The club's ongoing commitment to nurturing talent is evident in its pursuit of Oscar Gloukh for €15-17 million, reflecting a strategy to enhance performance and ensure financial stability amid escalating player wages in European football.

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Ajax Secures Gloukh

Ajax is on the verge of securing 21-year-old midfielder Oscar Gloukh from Red Bull Salzburg for €15-17 million. With a personal agreement in place for a lucrative five-year deal worth €1.2 million annually, Gloukh is set to make his mark. He will miss Salzburg's Champions League match as he prepares for a medical in Amsterdam.

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