Arthur Vermeeren, a 21-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder, is being considered as an option for Ajax, a move that could offer him a chance to flourish. He first gained prominence at Royal Antwerp FC under Mark van Bommel, acting as a playmaker and guiding the team to a league title, which resulted in a significant transfer. Subsequently, he did not manage to meet expectations at Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, or during a loan spell at Olympique Marseille.
Vermeeren's contract with RB Leipzig is valid until June 2029, and he has 11 caps and one goal for the Belgium U21 national team. During the 2025/2026 season, he made 28 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig and 20 in Ligue 1 for Marseille. In addition to Ajax, he has also been linked with clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Inter, Lazio, and Beşiktaş. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m. Reports from April 2026 suggested RB Leipzig was seeking a transfer fee between €30 million and €35 million.
