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Ajax Plans Loan of Underperforming Midfielder to Sparta Prague

8/21/2025

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Ajax intends to loan Norwegian midfielder Sivert Mannsverk to Sparta Prague, according to De Telegraaf.
Mannsverk, acquired for €6 million in 2023, has not met performance expectations.
He has made 18 appearances for Ajax without scoring and was previously loaned to Cardiff City.
Ajax seeks to reduce his €2.5 million salary, with Sparta having a purchase option.

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Ajax intends to loan Norwegian midfielder Sivert Mannsverk to Sparta Prague, according to De Telegraaf.
Mannsverk, acquired for €6 million in 2023, has not met performance expectations.
He has made 18 appearances for Ajax without scoring and was previously loaned to Cardiff City.
Ajax seeks to reduce his €2.5 million salary, with Sparta having a purchase option.