Ajax eyes Godts-opvolger in Brian Rodriguez As Noa Lang fades

Ajax have identified their Godts-opvolger, opting for 26‑year‑old Brian Rodriguez of Club América rather than Noa Lang, and have already tabled an Amsterdam bid of eleven to twelve million euros with bonuses, according to journalist César Luis Merlo of Tribuna.com.

Mika Godts, the young Dutch forward, is the player Ajax aim to replace. His departure has opened the search for a suitable successor, leading the club to target Rodriguez over Noa Lang.

Leagues Cup performance boosts profile

According to the Betrouwbaarheidsmeter, América secured a 2‑0 victory over Columbus Crew of Amerika in the Leagues Cup last Thursday. Brian Rodriguez contributed both a goal and an assist in that win. The left‑winger, now 26, has been with the Mexican side for four years.

Rodriguez has expressed a wish to return to Europe for a second chance. He previously struggled at UD Almeria in Spain, where his spell was described as a complete flop. He was a 26‑year‑old player of Club América from Mexico.

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Teammates plead on Instagram

Op Instagram his América teammates have begged him not to leave. Midfielder Raphael Veiga wrote ‘He stays’, while defender Kevin Alvarez added ‘Don’t go!’. Isaias Violante Romero, described as a mandekker, posted ‘I miss you now, brother…’.

Financial details and deadline

En Ajax have sent an Amsterdams bid of eleven to twelve million euros, bonuses included, as reported by journalist César Luis Merlo of Tribuna.com and Tribuna. El Ajax offered US$12 million with performance targets, later corrected to US$14 million, which equates to the €12 million figure in the Netherlands. Journalist Carlos Ponce de León of Record noted that if the deal proceeds, Club América will receive more than the amount it originally paid to acquire Rodriguez from Los Angeles FC. The Dutch transfer window is set to close on 2/9, adding urgency to the negotiations.

Rodriguez’s contract with América runs until mid‑2029. He was part of Uruguay’s squad at the World Cup, featuring in all three group matches. Uruguay were eliminated in the group stage.

The contrast between the emotional Instagram pleas and Ajax’s substantial financial proposal underscores the dilemma facing Rodriguez. With the deadline looming, the next steps will determine whether the Godts‑opvolger moves to Amsterdam or remains in Mexico.