Ajax transfer moves bring major Adingra outlay and Reverson backlash

Ajax will reportedly pay Sunderland €3.8 million to loan Simon Adingra for one season, with an option to make the winger’s move permanent for a further €16m. Voetbalzone, citing De Telegraaf reporter Mike Verweij, says the Amsterdam club faced competition from several Premier League sides as well as AS Roma and RB Leipzig.

Adingra, 24, is under contract with Sunderland until mid-2030. The Ivory Coast international spent the first half of 2026 on loan at AS Monaco and featured at the World Cup during the summer. However, he is currently injured and will not be available to Ajax immediately.

Another piece of Ajax transfer business has provoked a negative response from some supporters. Goalkeeper Paul Reverson, 21, has joined De Graafschap on loan, with the Doetinchem club holding an option to buy him at the end of the season. FCUpdate reports that fans have questioned why Ajax would risk losing Reverson permanently while Joeri Heerkens remains the preferred goalkeeper for Jong Ajax.

The criticism has focused both on the purchase option and on Heerkens’ recent performances. One supporter quoted by FCUpdate called it “the first ridiculous decision” made by Jordi Cruijff during the window, while others argued Reverson deserved an opportunity ahead of Ajax’s other young goalkeepers. FCUpdate says supporters believe Heerkens has made regular mistakes for Jong Ajax and has not yet fully met expectations since his reported €2m arrival last year.