AD Ajax eye Noa Lang while huge wages threaten the deal

AD Ajax have confirmed the €55 million transfer of forward Mika Godts to Paris Saint-Germain this week and say they are keen to bring the Belg Noa Lang back to Amsterdam, yet the Algemeen Dagblad warns that soaring wages could impede the move.

Godts sale and wage hurdle

According to the newspaper, the €55 million fee does not automatically free up Ajax’s salary budget because the club’s wage bill remains tied to the contracts of incoming players. Most of the newcomers command substantial salaries at their former clubs, meaning the overall payroll is unlikely to drop significantly.

The report adds that signing bonuses and loyalty payments also fall within the same financial pool, further limiting flexibility. Consequently, a permanent signing of Lang appears less probable unless higher‑paid players depart first.

The paper suggests a loan arrangement would be more sensible, allowing Ajax to manage salary and amortisation costs within acceptable limits. Dat approach aligns with the club’s strategy to keep expenses under control.

Technical director Jordi Cruijff has been exceptionally active this summer, overseeing the arrival of six new players in Amsterdam. De influx reflects his ambition to refresh the squad despite financial constraints.

Yet the Amsterdammers admit their appetite is not yet sated, with additional names still circulating around Ajax. The Saint of the city’s football culture continues to demand quality signings.

While the €55 million receipt for Godts suggests Ajax could afford Lang, the Algemeen Dagblad stresses that the wage structure makes a straightforward purchase unlikely. The Nederlandse forward remains a top target, but financial realities may dictate a more cautious approach.