Míchel’s Ajax secure Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov

Update: Viktor Tsygankov is officially an Ajacied after being presented on Thursday in Amsterdam, where he signed a three‑year contract with Ajax. The 28‑year‑old Oekraïner joins the Dutch side as Míchel Sánchez’s desired reinforcement, and Girona is set to receive roughly five million euros.

Ajax’s need and Míchel’s link

Ajax were looking to strengthen the right‑wing position, prompting the club to target the Ukrainian attacker. Míchel Sánchez, who arrived from Girona, expressed a wish to work again with Tsygankov, citing familiarity with the team’s playing style.

Girona’s loss and fee

Girona will receive an estimated five million euros for the transfer, as reported by VI. The club’s recent season ended in disappointment, finishing nineteenth, winning only nine matches and being relegated to the Segunda División.

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Technical director Jordi Cruijff welcomed the signing, stating, “It is great that Viktor has put his signature with us. With his arrival we have secured an experienced player who immediately strengthens the squad and knows how we want to play.” He added that the club is working to make the player eligible to play as soon as possible.

During three and a half seasons at Girona, Tsygankov featured in 119 matches, contributing 20 goals and 23 assists. His final year in Spain concluded with the club’s relegation and a contractual dispute after he shared online messages from the club’s hierarchy, prompting Girona to launch an investigation for breach of contract. De club statement said the investigation was underway.

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For Ajax, the addition provides a seasoned right‑winger familiar with the coach’s tactics, potentially enhancing their attacking options. Girona, meanwhile, recoups a modest fee and can move forward without the player who had become a source of tension.