Overview

• The agreement keeps McConnell under contract at Anfield until 2030 while he spends 2025–26 in Amsterdam.
• At Ajax he links up with head coach John Heitinga, formerly on Liverpool’s staff, and fellow Reds loanee Vitezslav Jaros.
• Ajax technical director Alex Kroes said McConnell brings a winner’s mentality and fits as a defensive holding midfielder, with assurances on his development.
• McConnell said Heitinga called to outline his role and that Jaros spoke positively about the club and expectations from supporters.
• Liverpool weighed several loan options, including Ipswich, Hull and Sturm Graz, before choosing Ajax’s proposal for his pathway.