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Josip Šutalo Transfer from Ajax to Benfica
Germanijak reports on interest in Šutalo from several European clubs. Besides Benfica, there was also interest in Šutalo from their main rival Porto, as well as from Italian clubs such as Bologna and Parma. English clubs not from the top of the table also showed interest. The report states that in the end, Serie A and the size of a club from Rome were the decisive factors.
Germanijak reports on interest in Šutalo from several European clubs. Besides Benfica, there was also interest in Šutalo from their main rival Porto, as well as from Italian clubs such as Bologna and Parma. English clubs not from the top of the table also showed interest. The report states that in the end, Serie A and the size of a club from Rome were the decisive factors.
Josip Šutalo is again being linked with a move from Ajax to Benfica. The Portuguese portal Glorioso 1904 claims the transfer of the Croatian international to Lisbon is progressing and presents him as the most likely solution for Benfica's central defense position after the departure of António Silva. Šutalo's absence from Ajax's squad for their league win against PEC Zwolle led to transfer speculation in Portugal. However, the Dutch outlet Ajax Life had previously reported that the Croatian defender was not fit to play. According to Portuguese sources, Benfica is negotiating with Ajax. Dutch media state that Ajax is ready to sell Šutalo for around 15 million euros plus bonuses.
Josip Šutalo is again being linked with a move from Ajax to Benfica. The Portuguese portal Glorioso 1904 claims the transfer of the Croatian international to Lisbon is progressing and presents him as the most likely solution for Benfica's central defense position after the departure of António Silva. Šutalo's absence from Ajax's squad for their league win against PEC Zwolle led to transfer speculation in Portugal. However, the Dutch outlet Ajax Life had previously reported that the Croatian defender was not fit to play. According to Portuguese sources, Benfica is negotiating with Ajax. Dutch media state that Ajax is ready to sell Šutalo for around 15 million euros plus bonuses.
Sportske Novosti reports that Josip Šutalo has three offers and intends to leave Ajax this summer, but there is no agreement on a transfer fee yet. Ajax would reportedly be prepared to let him go for 15 million euros plus bonuses. According to insiders, the transfer is in preparation. The report adds that Dutch commentators have been critical of Šutalo and see his departure as the best solution for all parties. The player is currently not training with Ajax due to an injury.
Sportske Novosti reports that Josip Šutalo has three offers and intends to leave Ajax this summer, but there is no agreement on a transfer fee yet. Ajax would reportedly be prepared to let him go for 15 million euros plus bonuses. According to insiders, the transfer is in preparation. The report adds that Dutch commentators have been critical of Šutalo and see his departure as the best solution for all parties. The player is currently not training with Ajax due to an injury.
Following the departure of António Silva to Bournemouth, Benfica has made signing a central defender its highest priority. According to Record, Josip Sutalo was previously named as a leading candidate and the new defender may cost a maximum of fifteen million euros. Benfica management wants to speed up the process and have the new defender join as soon as possible, preferably next week. Ajax appears willing to accept a lower transfer fee than the twenty million euros they paid to Dinamo Zagreb in 2023. Sutalo's market value is estimated at twelve million euros and he has a contract until mid-2028.
Following the departure of António Silva to Bournemouth, Benfica has made signing a central defender its highest priority. According to Record, Josip Sutalo was previously named as a leading candidate and the new defender may cost a maximum of fifteen million euros. Benfica management wants to speed up the process and have the new defender join as soon as possible, preferably next week. Ajax appears willing to accept a lower transfer fee than the twenty million euros they paid to Dinamo Zagreb in 2023. Sutalo's market value is estimated at twelve million euros and he has a contract until mid-2028.
In Portugal, Josip Sutalo is being suggested as the replacement for the departing Antonio Silva at Benfica. As the millions for Benfica are nearly secured, negotiations with Jordi Cruijff can begin.
In Portugal, Josip Sutalo is being suggested as the replacement for the departing Antonio Silva at Benfica. As the millions for Benfica are nearly secured, negotiations with Jordi Cruijff can begin.
An official offer from Benfica for Josip Šutalo has not yet arrived in Amsterdam, as a potential move is contingent on another transfer. The Portuguese club plans to pursue the Ajax player only after selling their defender António Silva. The Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports that Benfica is close to an agreement with Bournemouth for Silva's transfer for approximately 20 million euros. After this sale is finalized, Benfica plans to sign a new defender, and Šutalo is one of the main candidates.
An official offer from Benfica for Josip Šutalo has not yet arrived in Amsterdam, as a potential move is contingent on another transfer. The Portuguese club plans to pursue the Ajax player only after selling their defender António Silva. The Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports that Benfica is close to an agreement with Bournemouth for Silva's transfer for approximately 20 million euros. After this sale is finalized, Benfica plans to sign a new defender, and Šutalo is one of the main candidates.
Benfica are interested in Josip Šutalo from Ajax and see the centre-back as their top target to replace António Silva. Ajax are open to selling the Croatian international, and the Dutch club is reportedly seeking €15-20M for Šutalo.
Benfica are interested in Josip Šutalo from Ajax and see the centre-back as their top target to replace António Silva. Ajax are open to selling the Croatian international, and the Dutch club is reportedly seeking €15-20M for Šutalo.
Benfica are interested in Josip Šutalo from Ajax and consider the CB their highest priority target to replace António Silva. Ajax are willing to sell the Croatian international, with the Dutch club reportedly seeking €15-20M for Šutalo.
Benfica are interested in Josip Šutalo from Ajax and consider the CB their highest priority target to replace António Silva. Ajax are willing to sell the Croatian international, with the Dutch club reportedly seeking €15-20M for Šutalo.
Josip Sutalo is the subject of a potential transfer to Benfica. The Portuguese branch of CNN reports that the Ajax defender is seen as the successor to Antonio Silva, who is close to joining Bournemouth. According to CNN journalist Bruno Andrade, Sutalo is being prominently considered by Benfica. Ajax is reportedly open to a transfer of Sutalo. He has two years remaining on his contract at Ajax and earns a high salary in Amsterdam, and his departure could create space for incoming transfers at the club.
Josip Sutalo is the subject of a potential transfer to Benfica. The Portuguese branch of CNN reports that the Ajax defender is seen as the successor to Antonio Silva, who is close to joining Bournemouth. According to CNN journalist Bruno Andrade, Sutalo is being prominently considered by Benfica. Ajax is reportedly open to a transfer of Sutalo. He has two years remaining on his contract at Ajax and earns a high salary in Amsterdam, and his departure could create space for incoming transfers at the club.
There are ongoing speculations linking the 25-year-old Croatian Centre-Back, Josip Šutalo, with a move to Benfica or another club. It was reported in December that Ajax wants to sell the player, and reports suggest the club believes this is the last opportunity to recover the money spent on him. While a winter transfer is not considered realistic at the moment, the possibility remains open for the remainder of the transfer window.
There are ongoing speculations linking the 25-year-old Croatian Centre-Back, Josip Šutalo, with a move to Benfica or another club. It was reported in December that Ajax wants to sell the player, and reports suggest the club believes this is the last opportunity to recover the money spent on him. While a winter transfer is not considered realistic at the moment, the possibility remains open for the remainder of the transfer window.
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