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Ajax Reaches Reported Agreement to Sign Vélez Forward Maher Carrizo

The 20-year-old chose a direct move to Europe over offers from River Plate or Boca Juniors, according to Argentine reports.

Overview

  • Diario Uno reports Ajax will buy 50% of Carrizo's rights for €7 million with an option to acquire another 40% for €6 million while Vélez retains 10%.
  • The winger was pulled from Vélez's matchday group for the Independiente game and is expected to travel this weekend for a medical and contract signing, per Diario Uno.
  • Earlier coverage from Crónica detailed that Vélez rejected an initial Ajax proposal of about $7 million for 50% and issued a counteroffer closer to $14 million.
  • Carrizo bypassed domestic moves to River and Boca to pursue a European pathway, with both outlets noting his preference to leave Argentina directly.
  • The transfer is portrayed as financially favorable for Vélez, which keeps a stake for potential future resale value, according to Diario Uno.