Ajax Agree €27M Deal for Impressive Super Eagles Star Who Is Set to Undergo Medical

Ajax Agree €27M Deal for Impressive Super Eagles Star Who Is Set to Undergo Medical

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
  • Calvin Bassey is about to complete a transfer from Glasgow Rangers to Ajax during the summer transfer window
  • Reports have it that Rangers have agreed to transfer the Nigerian youngster to Ajax for a fee of around €27million
  • If the deal pulls through, Bassey will become the most expensive defensive signing in the entire history of Ajax

Ajax Amsterdam have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Nigerian international Calvin Bassey in a deal worth €27million according to reports.

It was gathered that the Eredivisie giants have agreed with Glasgow Rangers to pay €27million as transfer fees for the services of the Nigerian defender.

Football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claimed the 22-year-old is scheduled to undergo medical ahead of his switch to the Dutch club, Sky Sports reports.

Calvin Bassey, Super Eagles, Ajax Amsterdam
Calvin Bassey is set for a medical at Ajax Amsterdam. Photo: Matthew Visinsky
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It was further gathered that the contract entails a €22million flat fee with €5m add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause of any future sale which is big money for a £230,000 outlay in 2020.

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Romano tweeted:

“Calvin Bassey deal details: €22m fee guaranteed, €5m add-ons and sell on clause around 10% of future sale. Long term contract for Bassey, top signing confirmed.”

If such a deal pulls through, Complete Sports reports that the Nigerian star will become the most expensive defensive signing in the entire history of Ajax as Champions League football is also guaranteed.

Bassey is seen by Ajax to replace Lisandro Martinez who is joining Manchester united for £46m.

Victor Moses blocked from returning to Premier League

Meanwhile, Burnley have been dealt a blow as their pursuit for talented Nigerian superstar Victor Moses was blocked by the Premier League.

Victor Moses is reportedly eager to leave his current club Spartak Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month.

All three parties- Moses, Burnley and Spartak Moscow, were keen to have the 31-year-old make a sensational return to the Premier League.

Chidera Ejuke joins Hertha Berlin

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Chidera Ejuke has officially joined German Bundesliga outfit Hertha BSC which is famously known as Hertha Berlin.

The 24-year-old winger will now be based in Germany's Charlottenburg capital city side having been unveiled by the club.

It was gathered that the Super Eagles star joined the bandwagon of players moving to Germany as Buli News reports that he will take advantage of a UEFA legal ruling that allows him to nullify his current contract with his Russian club CSKA Moscow.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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