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Conflicting Reports Over Ajax Loan for Simon Adingra

Sunderland’s long contract and the winger’s ankle injury leave the club in control of any move.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on Monday that Ajax and Sunderland have agreed a season‑long loan for Adingra while at least one outlet says there is no credible link between the clubs.
  • Sources differ on whether any deal would include an option to buy, and no club has publicly confirmed the precise terms of a transfer.
  • Adingra missed the start of the season with an ankle problem but several reports say he should be fit again in the coming weeks and therefore available for a move.
  • Sunderland signed Adingra from Brighton in 2025 and still hold him on a multi‑year contract that, together with a market value near €22 million, gives them clear negotiating leverage.
  • Ajax view Adingra as a possible successor to Mika Godts and his earlier loan to AS Monaco produced modest returns, with Monaco declining to trigger a permanent transfer option.