Ajax’s Potential Transfer: Sven Mislintat’s Next Purchase May Leave After Just 1 Year
Borna Sosa is attracting interest from Napoli, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. The 26-year-old left-back from Ajax was brought to Amsterdam last summer by Sven Mislintat for eight million euros, but he may already be allowed to leave. Sosa is being considered at Napoli to replace Mário Rui. In Naples, it is expected that the Portuguese left wing-back will leave the club, so sporting director Giovanni Manna is actively searching for a successor for Rui. Vanderson (AS Monaco) and Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona) were already on the list. Now, Sosa has been added to that list. The Croat is seen as a reliable left-back with significant international experience. Sosa is a player who can bring quality and solidity, as it is said in Italy. Antonio Conte, who will be the coach of Napoli next season, has already expressed his admiration for Sosa. The 54-year-old coach would like to add him to his squad.
Sosa was acquired by Mislintat last summer for eight million euros from VfB Stuttgart. However, his partnership with Ajax never quite flourished. Sosa made 27 appearances for the team and provided five assists. According to Mike Verweij, Sosa is not the only purchase by Mislintat that may leave Ajax this summer. Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Jakov Medic, Gaston Ávila, Benjamin Tahirovic, Carlos Forbs, and Chuba Akpom are all potentially searching for new clubs. Georges Mikautadze has already parted ways with Ajax.
Currently, Sosa is preparing with Croatia for the European Championship in Germany. With the national team, he usually secures a starting position under coach Zlatko Dalic. In Group E, Croatia will face Spain, Albania, and Italy. Stay up to date with the latest football news by joining the Voetbalzone WhatsApp channel!
In the fast-paced world of football transfers, it is not uncommon for players to move on to new clubs after just a short period of time. The case of Borna Sosa at Ajax serves as a reminder of how quickly things can change in the world of sports. As Napoli eyes him as a potential replacement for Mário Rui, Sosa’s future hangs in the balance. Will he make the move to Italy, or will he stay and try to make a stronger impact at Ajax? Only time will tell.