Ajax and AC Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of Silvano Vos, with the deal valued at a total of €5 million.
The 19-year-old midfielder has already agreed on personal terms with Milan and is set to sign a five-year contract. The two clubs have settled on an initial transfer fee of €3 million, with additional bonuses and a resale percentage included in the agreement. Vos is expected to fly to Italy shortly to undergo a medical examination.
Vos, a product of the Ajax youth academy, began making his mark on the first team last year. Under the guidance of then-boss Maurice Steijn, he made his debut for Ajax and quickly became a fan favourite. His introduction as a substitute in the Europa League match against Marseille was a notable moment, as he left the pitch to a standing ovation despite being sent off after receiving two yellow cards.
Following his promising start, Steijn and later John van ‘t Schip gave Vos more opportunities, totalling 15 Eredivisie outings. However, injuries hampered his progress, and he found himself sidelined. Vos returned to the squad towards the end of the season and made a few appearances, but it soon became clear during pre-season that he was not in the plans of new coach Francesco Farioli.
Farioli opted to send Vos back to Jong Ajax, along with Benjamin Tahirovic, Owen Wijndal, and Borna Sosa. While Sosa has already secured a move to Torino, Vos has now finalised his transfer to AC Milan. He took to Instagram to thank Ajax supporters, players, and coaches for their support during his time at the club.
Vos is expected to train with the first team in Milan but play his matches with the reserve side, which competes in Serie C.
Site Opinion
These are tough times at Ajax, and it’s widely believed the club’s current financial situation influences this move. It’s interesting that an exciting young player is sold, and at the other end, an experienced journeyman in Weghorst is brought in.
A lot is changing in Amsterdam right now, and Ajax feel like they’re losing their grip on Dutch football. Selling exciting talent certainly won’t help to change that impression.
As for Milan, they’ve taken a punt on a young player who looks to have what it takes to be a success. The B-team structure, which is so unpopular in the UK, is a great way for young players to get experience, but critics will argue that it does no good to Italian football when young Dutch players compete against their third-tier sides.
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