Overview
- AZ finalized Ruben van Bommel’s move to PSV on a five-year deal worth around €15 million.
- Sporting director Max Huiberts reinforced AZ’s export-first stance by rejecting PSV’s bid for midfielder Sven Mijnans.
- Ajax confirmed captain Jordan Henderson’s departure on a free transfer to alleviate the club’s wage bill.
- Under Alex Kroes, Ajax has placed veteran players on the market and is closing in on a Spanish winger to bolster the squad.
- Head coach John Heitinga is assessing Owen Wijndal and other homegrown talents in preseason as Ajax aims for direct Champions League qualification.