Cruijff pushes for costly winger as Ajax eyes Brian Rodríguez

Ajax remain on the hunt for a left‑wing replacement for Mika Godts, with club legend Cruijff insisting the target must be a pricey attacker; rumours from Mexico point to Brian Rodríguez, a player De ’s Mike Verweij says could cost more than €10 million.

Ajax have confirmed they are still searching for a successor to Mika Godts on the left flank. The club’s scouting focus remains on finding a player who can replicate Godts’ impact.

Sources in Mexico have verified that Brian Rodríguez has entered Ajax’s radar. Verweij, a clubwatcher for De , highlighted the Mexican winger as a concrete option.

Verweij explained the situation, adding that the SN Betrouwbaarheidsmeter rated the information as reliable. “He plays at Club América. Ajax is very charmed by him. He must cost more than ten million euros. Players in Mexico earn a lot. He is not an easy player to attract. They are working with four or five left wingers. He is high on the wish list, but it’s not an easy job,” he said.

Rodríguez’s recent Leagues Cup impact

Club América secured a 2‑0 victory over Columbus Crew in the Leagues Cup, with Rodríguez contributing a goal and an assist. The performance reinforced Ajax’s interest in the left‑winger.

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Rodríguez has spent four years at Club América and is eager for a second chance in Europe. His earlier stint at UD Almería in Spain ended without success.

His contract with América runs until mid‑2029, and the 36‑time Uruguay international was a substitute in all three of Uruguay’s World Cup matches before the team’s group‑stage exit.

Financial angles and potential Gloukh sale

El Ajax offered $12 million, including performance bonuses, for Rodríguez, and Club América now holds the official proposal in its offices; the Dutch transfer window closes on 2/9. Verweij added that a sizable offer for Oscar Gloukh could free extra funds, though he doubts Gloukh’s current form will attract buyers.

The contrast between Ajax’s willingness to spend heavily on a winger and the acknowledged difficulty of securing Rodríguez highlights the club’s strategic priority to reinforce the left side, even if it means navigating a complex transfer market.