Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma joins Ajax

Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial contract that extends until the end of the season. At 30, the defensive midfielder became a free agent following Tottenham's release of him in June. According to BBC Sport, Ajax's technical director Jordi Cruyff revealed that the club had been in discussions with Bissouma since August.

Cruyff praised the experienced player, noting that Bissouma can play in multiple positions and is ready for selection. Bissouma, who transferred from Brighton to Tottenham in 2022, made 111 appearances for the north London club. In August 2025, Tottenham’s then-manager Thomas Frank omitted Bissouma from the UEFA Super Cup squad due to his repeated tardiness.

Bissouma only played 11 matches for Tottenham in his final season, as the team finished 17th in the Premier League for the second year in a row. The Mali international's move to Ajax provides him with the chance to regain regular football and continue his career in the Netherlands.