Ajax sign the Croatian talented centre-back for €21m fee with add-ons

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Ajax sign the Croatian talented centre-back for €21m fee with add-ons

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Ajax have signed Croatian centre-back Josip Sutalo.

"Josip Sutalo to Ajax, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for €21m fee with add-ons, five year deal to the Croatian talented centre back. Travel and medical tests being scheduled, deal finally in place despite interest from England and Italy."

Sutalo emerged from Dinamo Zagreb's academy, joining in 2014 and making his senior team debut in 2020. He has become a key player in their squad, featuring in 74 matches for the club.

Last season, Sutalo played 27 times in the Croatian League, contributing to ten clean sheets. He also appeared six times in the Champions League.

Having earned eight caps for the Croatian national team, he was included in Zlatko Dalic's squad for the 2022 World Cup. Now, he has become Ajax's sixth signing this summer.

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