Ajax’s missed chance: Tadic rejects return to Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax have been searching for a seasoned midfielder to bolster their squad and reinforce the dressing‑room, and Dusan Tadic appeared as a prime target. However, the Serbian forward turned down Ajax’s invitation to return to the Johan Cruijff Arena, according to a reconstruction by the Algemeen Dagblad.

De club saw a gap in experience after recent departures and believed Tadic’s leadership could fill that void, describing him as a player of value in the dressing‑room.

Het effort to lure the Serviër back was clear, yet the player rejected the offer, refusing to re‑join the Dutch giants.

Tadic clarifies Ajax talks: only trainer role, stays at NEC

Monday afternoon NEC made the transfer public, confirming Tadic’s move to the club.

Tadic signed a two‑season contract with NEC, returning to the Eredivisie and joining the Nijmegen side.

Tadic chooses NEC over lucrative offers, cites Ajax bond

He is set to make his debut for the Nijmegen team on Friday 31 July in a friendly against Sevilla.

A few days later NEC will face Olympiakos in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.