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Marcos Leonardo Transfer from Al Hilal to Ajax
Ajax has announced that it has reached an agreement with Al Hilal and signed Marcos Leonardo. Ajax stated that they paid just under 20 million euros for the player. Marcos Leonardo signed a contract valid for five seasons, until June 2031. Jordi Cruijff, technical director of Ajax, said that they have admired Marcos for a long time and are very pleased he has signed with Ajax. He added that despite his young age, Leonardo already has vast experience, having played more than 250 official matches as a professional and scored over 100 goals. Cruijff stated that Leonardo's main role will be to score goals and that they have full confidence he will do so. Ajax signed the player despite competition from Fiorentina and Porto.
Ajax has announced that it has reached an agreement with Al Hilal and signed Marcos Leonardo. Ajax stated that they paid just under 20 million euros for the player. Marcos Leonardo signed a contract valid for five seasons, until June 2031. Jordi Cruijff, technical director of Ajax, said that they have admired Marcos for a long time and are very pleased he has signed with Ajax. He added that despite his young age, Leonardo already has vast experience, having played more than 250 official matches as a professional and scored over 100 goals. Cruijff stated that Leonardo's main role will be to score goals and that they have full confidence he will do so. Ajax signed the player despite competition from Fiorentina and Porto.
Ajax Amsterdam has signed Marcos Leonardo. According to the Dutch club, the 23-year-old striker joins from Al Hilal for 20 million euros and signs a contract until 2031.
Ajax Amsterdam has signed Marcos Leonardo. According to the Dutch club, the 23-year-old striker joins from Al Hilal for 20 million euros and signs a contract until 2031.
The transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax is confirmed and the deal is signed, according to Matteo Moretto.
The transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax is confirmed and the deal is signed, according to Matteo Moretto.
According to ESPN, Ajax is waiting for the work permit of Marcos Leonardo before the transfer can be completed. The striker is traveling to Brazil to arrange his visa, and the deal can be confirmed after that. Leonardo was under contract with Al Hilal for three more years and scored 48 goals in 82 matches for the Saudi club.
According to ESPN, Ajax is waiting for the work permit of Marcos Leonardo before the transfer can be completed. The striker is traveling to Brazil to arrange his visa, and the deal can be confirmed after that. Leonardo was under contract with Al Hilal for three more years and scored 48 goals in 82 matches for the Saudi club.
Marcos Leonardo has successfully completed his medical examination at Ajax. The club's medical staff has approved the transfer. Leonardo flew to the Netherlands on Sunday evening and was examined on Monday at De Toekomst. The final formalities are now being handled by the lawyers of Ajax, Al Hilal, and Leonardo. The transfer is expected to be officially announced on Tuesday or Wednesday. Leonardo will sign a contract at the Johan Cruijff ArenA until mid-2031. De Telegraaf reports that Ajax will pay a maximum of nineteen million euros for Leonardo, with the fixed transfer fee reportedly around 17.5 million euros and the amount potentially rising through bonuses.
Marcos Leonardo has successfully completed his medical examination at Ajax. The club's medical staff has approved the transfer. Leonardo flew to the Netherlands on Sunday evening and was examined on Monday at De Toekomst. The final formalities are now being handled by the lawyers of Ajax, Al Hilal, and Leonardo. The transfer is expected to be officially announced on Tuesday or Wednesday. Leonardo will sign a contract at the Johan Cruijff ArenA until mid-2031. De Telegraaf reports that Ajax will pay a maximum of nineteen million euros for Leonardo, with the fixed transfer fee reportedly around 17.5 million euros and the amount potentially rising through bonuses.
Marcos Leonardo was not the first choice for Ajax, but was the club's third option after Tresoldi and Ponomarenko.
Marcos Leonardo was not the first choice for Ajax, but was the club's third option after Tresoldi and Ponomarenko.
Marcos Leonardo is at De Toekomst for his medical examination. VoetbalPrimeur has footage showing Marcos Leonardo arriving at the Ajax training complex. The transfer for the 23-year-old striker from Al Hilal is complete. Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly paying a fixed transfer fee of approximately 17.5 million euros, which could increase to a maximum of 19 million through bonuses. Only Josip Sutalo (20.5 million euros), Sébastien Haller (22.5 million euros), Calvin Bassey (23 million euros), and Steven Bergwijn (31.25 million euros) have been more expensive for Ajax.
Marcos Leonardo is at De Toekomst for his medical examination. VoetbalPrimeur has footage showing Marcos Leonardo arriving at the Ajax training complex. The transfer for the 23-year-old striker from Al Hilal is complete. Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly paying a fixed transfer fee of approximately 17.5 million euros, which could increase to a maximum of 19 million through bonuses. Only Josip Sutalo (20.5 million euros), Sébastien Haller (22.5 million euros), Calvin Bassey (23 million euros), and Steven Bergwijn (31.25 million euros) have been more expensive for Ajax.
De Telegraaf reported that Ajax and Al Hilal have agreed on a transfer fee of nineteen million euros for Marcos Leonardo. The move to Ajax for the 23-year-old Brazilian striker is pending only the final paperwork and the medical examination. According to De Telegraaf, numerous phone calls from Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff with the player and his entourage were decisive when other clubs approached at the last moment. After the paperwork and medical are completed, Leonardo can sign a contract until mid-2031. He was already spotted at De Toekomst on Monday.
De Telegraaf reported that Ajax and Al Hilal have agreed on a transfer fee of nineteen million euros for Marcos Leonardo. The move to Ajax for the 23-year-old Brazilian striker is pending only the final paperwork and the medical examination. According to De Telegraaf, numerous phone calls from Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff with the player and his entourage were decisive when other clubs approached at the last moment. After the paperwork and medical are completed, Leonardo can sign a contract until mid-2031. He was already spotted at De Toekomst on Monday.
De Telegraaf reports that Ajax wants to complete the transfer of Marcos Leonardo very quickly. According to the newspaper, the transfer fee can still increase, and it is reported that Ajax will pay the club from Saudi Arabia a maximum of 19 million euros. The player was willing to give up part of his salary to return to Europe. Lawyers are currently finalizing the paperwork and, should events proceed as planned, the Brazilian will undergo his medical examination on Monday.
De Telegraaf reports that Ajax wants to complete the transfer of Marcos Leonardo very quickly. According to the newspaper, the transfer fee can still increase, and it is reported that Ajax will pay the club from Saudi Arabia a maximum of 19 million euros. The player was willing to give up part of his salary to return to Europe. Lawyers are currently finalizing the paperwork and, should events proceed as planned, the Brazilian will undergo his medical examination on Monday.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax is a completed deal, stating a verbal agreement is in place for the Brazilian striker to join the Dutch club. The club-to-club agreement with Al Hilal is done for a €17.5m fee, and personal terms have also been verbally agreed. Lawyers are exchanging and checking documents, and Marcos has been cleared for his medical.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax is a completed deal, stating a verbal agreement is in place for the Brazilian striker to join the Dutch club. The club-to-club agreement with Al Hilal is done for a €17.5m fee, and personal terms have also been verbally agreed. Lawyers are exchanging and checking documents, and Marcos has been cleared for his medical.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement exists for Marcos Leonardo to join Ajax. An agreement between the clubs has been completed with Al Hilal for a €25m fee, and personal terms have also been verbally agreed upon. Lawyers are exchanging and checking documents, and Marcos Leonardo has been cleared for his medical.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement exists for Marcos Leonardo to join Ajax. An agreement between the clubs has been completed with Al Hilal for a €25m fee, and personal terms have also been verbally agreed upon. Lawyers are exchanging and checking documents, and Marcos Leonardo has been cleared for his medical.
Voetbal International reports that Marcos Leonardo is transferring to Ajax for less than the previously mentioned 25 million euro. The outlet reports that Al Hilal wants slightly more than half of the forty million euro transfer fee they paid for Leonardo during the summer transfer window. According to Voetbal International, talks are progressing and there is an expectation that Leonardo will come to Amsterdam soon. Ajax is working on different structures to meet Al Hilal's asking price. Al Hilal is willing to cooperate with the transfer, as the club has Karim Benzema and Darwin Núñez as other strikers. Núñez has been unable to play for the past six months due to the maximum number of foreign players at Al Hilal, and Leonardo's sale would solve this problem.
Voetbal International reports that Marcos Leonardo is transferring to Ajax for less than the previously mentioned 25 million euro. The outlet reports that Al Hilal wants slightly more than half of the forty million euro transfer fee they paid for Leonardo during the summer transfer window. According to Voetbal International, talks are progressing and there is an expectation that Leonardo will come to Amsterdam soon. Ajax is working on different structures to meet Al Hilal's asking price. Al Hilal is willing to cooperate with the transfer, as the club has Karim Benzema and Darwin Núñez as other strikers. Núñez has been unable to play for the past six months due to the maximum number of foreign players at Al Hilal, and Leonardo's sale would solve this problem.
The Brazilian branch of ESPN reports a personal agreement for the transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax. According to ESPN, the contract is set to last until mid-2031 and the reported transfer fee is 25 million euro. The outlet states that Ajax has progressed in negotiations with Al Hilal and is ahead of the two other interested clubs, Fiorentina and FC Porto, for Leonardo's signature. Due to bureaucratic issues, the official announcement of the agreement between Al Hilal and Ajax is expected to be delayed by a few more days.
The Brazilian branch of ESPN reports a personal agreement for the transfer of Marcos Leonardo to Ajax. According to ESPN, the contract is set to last until mid-2031 and the reported transfer fee is 25 million euro. The outlet states that Ajax has progressed in negotiations with Al Hilal and is ahead of the two other interested clubs, Fiorentina and FC Porto, for Leonardo's signature. Due to bureaucratic issues, the official announcement of the agreement between Al Hilal and Ajax is expected to be delayed by a few more days.
According to Voetbal International, which cites Fabrizio Romano, Marcos Leonardo is open to a transfer to Ajax, and Ajax sees the Brazilian as their new intended striker. Voetbal International reports that both a loan deal and a permanent transfer are options for Marcos Leonardo. The report adds that technical director Jordi Cruijff has contacted the player, who has indicated he is open to Ajax, and that new talks will be held soon. In case of a permanent transfer, Marcos Leonardo would have to significantly lower his salary expectations.
According to Voetbal International, which cites Fabrizio Romano, Marcos Leonardo is open to a transfer to Ajax, and Ajax sees the Brazilian as their new intended striker. Voetbal International reports that both a loan deal and a permanent transfer are options for Marcos Leonardo. The report adds that technical director Jordi Cruijff has contacted the player, who has indicated he is open to Ajax, and that new talks will be held soon. In case of a permanent transfer, Marcos Leonardo would have to significantly lower his salary expectations.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax has initiated preliminary discussions on the player's side regarding Marcos Leonardo. It is also reported that Marcos Leonardo will depart from Al Hilal this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax has initiated preliminary discussions on the player's side regarding Marcos Leonardo. It is also reported that Marcos Leonardo will depart from Al Hilal this summer.
Ajax is showing interest in Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo. According to Italian reporter Gianluigi Longari, the club has contacted Al Hilal regarding the 23-year-old, with Longari stating on X that negotiations are underway. Al Hilal is reportedly willing to let Leonardo depart as the club already has strikers Karim Benzema and Darwin Núñez. In January, Leonardo was linked with Atlético Madrid, but a deal was not completed. The striker had moved to Benfica from Santos for twenty million euros in January 2024 before Al Hilal acquired him six months later for forty million euros. His contract with the Saudi club runs until June 30, 2029, and his current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Leonardo has been capped once by the Brazil U23 national team.
Ajax is showing interest in Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo. According to Italian reporter Gianluigi Longari, the club has contacted Al Hilal regarding the 23-year-old, with Longari stating on X that negotiations are underway. Al Hilal is reportedly willing to let Leonardo depart as the club already has strikers Karim Benzema and Darwin Núñez. In January, Leonardo was linked with Atlético Madrid, but a deal was not completed. The striker had moved to Benfica from Santos for twenty million euros in January 2024 before Al Hilal acquired him six months later for forty million euros. His contract with the Saudi club runs until June 30, 2029, and his current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Leonardo has been capped once by the Brazil U23 national team.
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