In the sights of Olympique de Marseille, who dreamed of signing this “future top player” according to José Mourinho, Benjamin Tahirovic will not continue his career in Ligue 1. Since this Sunday evening, Ajax formalized the arrival of the player born in 2003.
Welcome to AFC Ajax, Benjamin Tahirovic! 👋
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) June 18, 2023
Also requested by other Italian clubs, the Bosnian midfielder therefore opted for Amsterdam rather than Marseille. To achieve its ends, Ajax has spent 8.5 million euros. Next week, following the last international matches, Tahirovic will head to the Netherlands to pass his medical tests and then sign a long-term contract.
Official, completed. Ajax sign Benjamin Tahirovic on permanent deal from AS Roma for package close to €8.5m fee. 🚨⚪️🔴 #Ajax
Tahirovic will sign long term deal next week after medical tests planned in Amsterdam.
Mourinho said “he’s gonna become a top player” a few months ago. pic.twitter.com/OiXiKtaW1t
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 18, 2023
Pablo Longoria may have it bad, he who last week seemed to be in the lead in this case. But the uncertainty around his future coach has hampered any concrete progress, allowing Ajax Amsterdam to take the lead.