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Ajax signs Yves Bissouma on free transfer

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Ajax Signs Bissouma

Ajax signs former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma on a free transfer.
He agreed to a one-year contract with Ajax, with an option to extend another year.
Bissouma left Tottenham in June 2026 as a free agent after 111 appearances, including 11 Premier League matches last season.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank omitted him from the UEFA Super Cup squad for repeated lateness and a nitrous-oxide video.

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Tottenham Spend, Stall

Tottenham have spent £332 million on ten signings yet remain goalless after four league games.
Their opening defeats were 3-0 to Brentford and 2-0 to Newcastle United.
Tottenham have earned two points and recorded zero shots on target versus Nottingham Forest and two versus Everton.
Omar Marmoush arrived on loan from Manchester City with an obligation to buy as No. 9.
Injuries have sidelined Sandro Tonali and Dejan Kulusevski, limiting De Zerbi’s options.

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Historical Context

Tottenham’s 1995 season saw a £30 million influx of ten signings, yet the team finished eighth and missed European spots, prompting a managerial overhaul. In 2024, after Ajax bought midfielder Yves Bissouma, Spurs have spent heavily again without scoring, reviving concerns that past transfer excesses can trigger executive and coaching changes.

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Ajax Signs Bissouma

Ajax signs former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma on a free transfer.
He agreed to a one-year contract with Ajax, with an option to extend another year.
Bissouma left Tottenham in June 2026 as a free agent after 111 appearances, including 11 Premier League matches last season.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank omitted him from the UEFA Super Cup squad for repeated lateness and a nitrous-oxide video.

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