Calvin Bassey joins Ajax on five-year contract from Rangers
Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam have announced the signing of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey on a five-year contract.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 20, 2022
Bassey joined the Dutch giants from Scottish Premiership outfit, Glasgow Rangers.
Ready to let you smile.@CalvinBassey = ⚪️🔴⚪️
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Ajax will pay a transfer fee of €23m to Rangers, including variables, that could increase to €26.5m.
The Nigerian international comes in as a direct replacement for Argentina international, Lisandro Martinez.
From Glasgow to Amsterdam.
He’s here ❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/D0cjOh4cbO
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Martinez joined Ajax manager Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this week.
Interestingly, Rangers made a huge profit from the player they bought for just €230,000 from Leicester City just two years ago.
Bassey has already linked up with his new teammates for pre-season training in Austria.