Friday, 5th July, 2013
Ajax have confirmed there is an agreement in principle to sign FC Utrecht defender Mike van der Hoorn on a four-year deal.
The centre-back has been on Ajax’s radar this summer, with one eye on a potential departure for Liverpool target Toby Alderweireld, and the attentions have paid off.
Van Der Hoorn is seen as a like-for-like replacement for Alderweireld, and has already made a name with 31 league appearances last season for Utrecht.
In addition, he also was part of Holland’s European Under-21 Championship side this summer, and Ajax have moved quickly enough to shore up their defence.
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"Ajax have reached an outline agreement with FC Utrecht and Mike van der Hoorn about his move to Ajax", a club statement read.
"The agreement is subject to a medical examination and the fulfilment of a number of administrative requirements."
The signing will provide a healthy boost for Liverpool who are keen to boost their own rear guard, since the retirement of the long-serving Jamie Carragher.
Alderweireld is seen as one for the future, having experienced Champions League and Europa League already, but is also courted by Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal.
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