De Telegraaf reported that Ajax has interest in Ilias Akhomach, and that he chose to transfer to Rayo Vallecano.

Ajax was interested in signing Ilias Akhomach, but it became apparent that the club would not be able to secure his transfer. According to the Spanish newspaper AS, an agreement was close for Akhomach to join Rayo Vallecano.

Ajax has identified Ilias Akhomach as a significant candidate in their search for a new right winger. The 21-year-old Moroccan international is a youth product of FC Barcelona and has an expiring contract at Villarreal. Other Spanish clubs including Osasuna and Getafe have also shown interest in him.