Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma joins Ajax after Tottenham exit
Mali international Yves Bissouma has secured his next move after leaving Tottenham, with the midfielder joining Dutch giants Ajax on a contract until the end of the season.
Ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has signed with Ajax on an initial contract that guarantees his presence at the Dutch club until the end of the season. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder left Tottenham in June after being released from his contract. According to BBC Sport, Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff announced that talks with Bissouma began in August.
Cruyff stated that the club has acquired an experienced player capable of excelling in multiple positions and hopes to have him available for selection promptly. Bissouma previously joined Tottenham from Brighton in 2022, making 111 appearances for the north London club. In August 2025, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank omitted Bissouma from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain due to repeated tardiness.
Bissouma played 11 matches for Tottenham in his final season, which ended with the team finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second consecutive year. The Mali international's move to Ajax provides him with the chance to regain regular football and continue his career in the Netherlands.
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