Ajax make offer for JP Chermont, but Santos hold out for more | OneFootball

Ajax is reportedly eyeing one of Santos' gems. The Dutch club is said to have sent a proposal of 4 million euros (about R$ 24.8 million) for the full-back JP Chermont, but Peixe believes they can receive more and have rejected the Dutch offer.

This would have been the second time Ajax sent an official proposal for JP Chermont. Previously, the Dutch club had offered 3 million euros (R$ 18.6 million) for the player. Meanwhile, Santos believes they can receive around 6 million euros (R$ 37.3 million) for the 20-year-old athlete.

The information about Ajax's possible proposal for JP Chermont was initially disclosed by journalist Lucas Musetti.

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JP Chermont – Photo: Raul Baretta / Santos FC

In search of reclaiming space

Chermont emerged as a great promise in 2024 and was a starter for Santos during the Série B campaign. However, the full-back lost his place last season and returned to play for the under-20 team. The athlete helped Peixe in the final phase of the Paulista Championship of the category in 2025, becoming champion. Frequently called up for the Brazilian under-20 national team, he has a contract with the club until the end of 2027. Chermont was a starter for Alvinegro during the 2026 Copinha, where he performed well.

“Clubs are looking at talent earlier and earlier. Today, the decision is not just based on 'eye test', but on data, context, and performance history. When a player is the best on the field in an elimination phase of Copinha, it attracts attention not only for the immediate result but for the development potential,” explains Marcos Paulo Silvino, analysis manager at E-Scout.

After the Copinha competition, JP Chermont was once again included in the professional team and was on the bench in the defeat to Chapecoense this Wednesday.

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