Overview
- Ajax confirmed they have signed Julian Brandt on a three-year contract after his Borussia Dortmund deal expired, with the move completed on a free transfer.
- The club said the signing follows competition from English and other European clubs reported to have pursued Brandt during the summer transfer window.
- Brandt arrives with seven seasons at Dortmund and a strong recent record that includes more direct goal contributions for the club than any teammate since 2019-20.
- He is Ajax’s fifth signing of the summer and is expected to be available for the club’s early competitive fixtures as the team begins European qualification and domestic league play in early August.
- For Ajax the signing boosts creative depth and leadership in a wider squad rebuild after a disappointing domestic season while Leeds miss out on a key transfer target as they reshape under manager Daniel Farke.