Eredivisie
Yves Bissouma, former Tottenham, one step from Ajax in Eredivisie
Yves Bissouma, Malian midfielder and former Tottenham player, is ready to return to the pitch in the Eredivisie: after several months as a free agent, he is in Amsterdam to complete the formalities and is expected to sign an initial agreement with Ajax that runs until the end of the season, with an option for an additional year.
Transfer details
The deal with Ajax provides an initial term until the end of the current season, with a clause that allows it to be extended by an additional year. The proposal has been described as a short‑term commitment, aimed at assessing the midfielder's impact.
Bissouma is already in Amsterdam, where he is finalising the necessary administrative procedures before signing. His presence in the city demonstrates the desire to complete the move without further delays.
After the Spurs' decision to terminate the relationship last June, the player was without a club for several months. This period of inactivity prompted him to seek a new opportunity in the Eredivisie.
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Bissouma's spell at Tottenham
The midfielder joined Tottenham in 2022, arriving from Brighton, for a significant fee and with high expectations. Over four seasons he amassed 111 total appearances, demonstrating versatility and physicality.
In August 2025, then‑coach Thomas Frank had omitted him from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint‑Germain, due to repeated lateness to training. The episode marked the beginning of a gradual marginalisation from the group.
In his final season with the Spurs, Bissouma managed just 11 Premier League appearances, while the club finished seventeenth for the second consecutive year. The limited playing time reduced his visibility on the English stage.
Ajax are banking on his experience and physicality to bring balance to a midfield seeking stability. The arrival of the Malian player should provide an immediate tactical contribution in the race for European places.