Tsygankov Directe reinforcement: Ajax reunite with Míchel favourite

Ajax have announced the Tsygankov Directe signing of 28‑year‑old Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov from Girona, sealing a three‑year deal that runs until the summer of 2029 and reuniting manager Míchel Sánchez with a former player. The Amsterdammers hope his experience will boost the squad immediately.

Contract and financial details

The Ajax-transfer has been the subject of summer speculation, with the 28‑year‑old Oekraïner eager to leave the relegated Girona. He completed his move at the Johan Cruijff Arena, signing a three‑year contract that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2029.

Reportedly Ajax are paying a relatively low fee, as Girona retains a share of the future transfer rights. This arrangement allows the Spanish side to benefit from any subsequent move involving Tsygankov.

Míchel’s Ajax secure Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov

"Het is mooi dat Viktor bij ons zijn handtekening heeft gezet," technical director Jordi Cruijff said on the club website. "Met zijn komst hebben we een ervaren speler binnengehaald die de selectie direct versterkt. Bovendien is hij bekend met de manier waarop wij willen spelen. We werken eraan om hem zo snel mogelijk speelgerechtigd te krijgen."

Player profile and past link

During his spell at Girona, the winger featured in 119 matches, scoring twenty goals and providing twenty‑three assists. He is capable of operating on both flanks and has already earned sixty‑seven caps for the Ukrainian national team, netting fourteen times.

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Voor Míchel Sánchez this signing marks a reunion with a player he previously coached between 2023 and 2026. Tsygankov joins a list of former Spanish‑trained players who have moved to Ajax under the Dutch manager.