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Arsenal Sell Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax in €1.5m Deal

The transfer eases Arsenal’s payroll burden, providing Ajax with experienced cover.

Overview

  • Arsenal confirmed a permanent move for the 29-year-old after his Nottingham Forest loan was ended by mutual consent.
  • The fee is around €1.5m with further payments linked to Ajax qualifying for the Champions League, according to reports.
  • Reports indicate he has signed a short-term contract through the end of the season and could debut next weekend at AZ Alkmaar.
  • Ajax director Marijn Beuker said Zinchenko offers immediate quality, defensive stability and fits the club’s style of play.
  • Zinchenko made 91 appearances for Arsenal after a €35m switch from Manchester City, then struggled for minutes at Forest with only 10 outings.