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Kodai Sano Transfer from NEC to Ajax
According to an interview on NEC TV, Kodai Sano stated there was interest from Ajax and that an agreement for a 4.5-year contract was in place. Sano also indicated that he would have liked to make the move.
According to an interview on NEC TV, Kodai Sano stated there was interest from Ajax and that an agreement for a 4.5-year contract was in place. Sano also indicated that he would have liked to make the move.
NEC discovered that Ajax had approached Kodai Sano without their knowledge, and consequently, the deal was cancelled. According to Voetbal International, Ajax had an opportunity to sign Sano earlier in the transfer period. The failed transfer is connected to the transfer of Kento Shiogai, who was sold by NEC to VfL Wolfsburg for a minimum of ten million euro earlier this winter. After that transaction, NEC no longer had a need to sell Sano and was in a position to ask for a high price.
NEC discovered that Ajax had approached Kodai Sano without their knowledge, and consequently, the deal was cancelled. According to Voetbal International, Ajax had an opportunity to sign Sano earlier in the transfer period. The failed transfer is connected to the transfer of Kento Shiogai, who was sold by NEC to VfL Wolfsburg for a minimum of ten million euro earlier this winter. After that transaction, NEC no longer had a need to sell Sano and was in a position to ask for a high price.
NEC has rejected a second offer from Ajax for Kodai Sano. The offer was worth 12.5 million euros plus bonuses and a resale percentage. Marijn Beuker confirmed that Ajax wanted to add Sano to the squad and made a cautious inquiry to NEC. NEC does not wish to sell him. Beuker stated that Sano would have been an interesting player for the future.
NEC has rejected a second offer from Ajax for Kodai Sano. The offer was worth 12.5 million euros plus bonuses and a resale percentage. Marijn Beuker confirmed that Ajax wanted to add Sano to the squad and made a cautious inquiry to NEC. NEC does not wish to sell him. Beuker stated that Sano would have been an interesting player for the future.
Ajax made a concrete offer for Kodai Sano at the end of the transfer window, offering 10 million euros and Ahmetcan Kaplan to acquire the midfielder. However, NEC will not sell Sano this winter. Wilco van Schaik, the club's general director, told De Gelderlander that Sano will not leave this transfer window and will not go to Ajax.
Ajax made a concrete offer for Kodai Sano at the end of the transfer window, offering 10 million euros and Ahmetcan Kaplan to acquire the midfielder. However, NEC will not sell Sano this winter. Wilco van Schaik, the club's general director, told De Gelderlander that Sano will not leave this transfer window and will not go to Ajax.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Jordi Cruijff, the new technical director of Ajax, is prepared to make a significant effort to sign Kodai Sano. Jorge Mendes, the agent engaged by NEC, demands a minimum of 20 million euros for Sano. Cruijff considers this amount excessive and wants to avoid overpaying at Ajax.
According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Jordi Cruijff, the new technical director of Ajax, is prepared to make a significant effort to sign Kodai Sano. Jorge Mendes, the agent engaged by NEC, demands a minimum of 20 million euros for Sano. Cruijff considers this amount excessive and wants to avoid overpaying at Ajax.
According to De Telegraaf, Ajax and Kodai Sano have reached a broad agreement on a contract until the summer of 2030. The publication reports that Sano would like to move to Ajax and could earn about five times as much as his current annual net salary of 300,000 euros at NEC. Ajax made an offer of ten million euros plus Ahmetcan Kaplan, which NEC rejected. NEC is not planning to sell Kodai Sano in the last days of the winter transfer window and wants a minimum of twenty million euros for him. Ajax is reportedly willing to increase its offer to fifteen million euros.
According to De Telegraaf, Ajax and Kodai Sano have reached a broad agreement on a contract until the summer of 2030. The publication reports that Sano would like to move to Ajax and could earn about five times as much as his current annual net salary of 300,000 euros at NEC. Ajax made an offer of ten million euros plus Ahmetcan Kaplan, which NEC rejected. NEC is not planning to sell Kodai Sano in the last days of the winter transfer window and wants a minimum of twenty million euros for him. Ajax is reportedly willing to increase its offer to fifteen million euros.
According to Voetbal International, Kodai Sano had a conversation in Amsterdam with Ajax director Marijn Beuker. The meeting occurred after NEC's Eredivisie match at AZ, and Sano's agent, Nathan van Kooperen, was also in attendance. Voetbal International states that Ajax wants to proceed now and predicts that completing the deal will be a significant challenge because NEC is demanding a high price for the 22-year-old Japanese player. Ajax is looking into methods to lower NEC's price demand, which include adding players to the deal or offering high resale percentages. Separately, De Telegraaf reported that VfL Wolfsburg and Crystal Palace also have an interest.
According to Voetbal International, Kodai Sano had a conversation in Amsterdam with Ajax director Marijn Beuker. The meeting occurred after NEC's Eredivisie match at AZ, and Sano's agent, Nathan van Kooperen, was also in attendance. Voetbal International states that Ajax wants to proceed now and predicts that completing the deal will be a significant challenge because NEC is demanding a high price for the 22-year-old Japanese player. Ajax is looking into methods to lower NEC's price demand, which include adding players to the deal or offering high resale percentages. Separately, De Telegraaf reported that VfL Wolfsburg and Crystal Palace also have an interest.
It is reported by De Telegraaf that Ajax is trying to sign Kodai Sano from NEC in the final days of the transfer window. An offer of ten million euros plus Ahmetcan Kaplan has already been submitted by Ajax for Kodai Sano, according to Fabrizio Romano and De Telegraaf. Sano prefers a transfer to Ajax, where he can earn a multiple of his current salary. His income at NEC is approximately 300,000 euros net per month.
It is reported by De Telegraaf that Ajax is trying to sign Kodai Sano from NEC in the final days of the transfer window. An offer of ten million euros plus Ahmetcan Kaplan has already been submitted by Ajax for Kodai Sano, according to Fabrizio Romano and De Telegraaf. Sano prefers a transfer to Ajax, where he can earn a multiple of his current salary. His income at NEC is approximately 300,000 euros net per month.
According to Cristian Willaert, NEC is not planning to let Kodai Sano leave this winter. Ajax has reportedly made an offer of ten million euros plus the transfer rights of Ahmetcan Kaplan, while NEC wants to receive twenty million euros. Willaert reports this information after speaking with an agent who, together with Jorge Mendes, has the mandate to sell Sano. The agent stated that Sano will definitely not leave NEC this winter and that NEC does not want to let him go, especially for the current offer from Ajax. The agent confirmed to Willaert that Sano will not go to Ajax under these conditions this winter and will remain at NEC until the summer. There is also mention of the player's camp threatening arbitration due to Sano's low salary and the Diarra ruling, as a possible legal avenue to contest NEC's high asking price.
According to Cristian Willaert, NEC is not planning to let Kodai Sano leave this winter. Ajax has reportedly made an offer of ten million euros plus the transfer rights of Ahmetcan Kaplan, while NEC wants to receive twenty million euros. Willaert reports this information after speaking with an agent who, together with Jorge Mendes, has the mandate to sell Sano. The agent stated that Sano will definitely not leave NEC this winter and that NEC does not want to let him go, especially for the current offer from Ajax. The agent confirmed to Willaert that Sano will not go to Ajax under these conditions this winter and will remain at NEC until the summer. There is also mention of the player's camp threatening arbitration due to Sano's low salary and the Diarra ruling, as a possible legal avenue to contest NEC's high asking price.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Ajax is interested in Kodai Sano and that the club is said to have previously expressed interest in him.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Ajax is interested in Kodai Sano and that the club is said to have previously expressed interest in him.
During a Q&A on the Algemeen Dagblad website, reporter Johan Inan identified Kodai Sano of NEC as a very interesting player while discussing options for Ajax, who are looking for a number six. When assessing interesting players in the Eredivisie, Inan also mentioned Stije Resink of FC Groningen as a good 'balance player'. He also conveyed his belief that it is important for Ajax to sign a leader for that position, preferably with footballing qualities, to accelerate the team's growth.
During a Q&A on the Algemeen Dagblad website, reporter Johan Inan identified Kodai Sano of NEC as a very interesting player while discussing options for Ajax, who are looking for a number six. When assessing interesting players in the Eredivisie, Inan also mentioned Stije Resink of FC Groningen as a good 'balance player'. He also conveyed his belief that it is important for Ajax to sign a leader for that position, preferably with footballing qualities, to accelerate the team's growth.
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