Linked with FC Porto, Marcos Leonardo is on his way to Ajax | OneFootball

Ajax have accelerated talks with Al Hilal and are very close to completing the signing of Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo, Maisfutebol has learned.

The Dutch side moved ahead and came out on top in strong competition from FC Porto and Fiorentina, who were also in contact with the Saudi club.

To beat the competition in the market, Ajax agreed to pay around €25 million for the young striker. The player already has a contract in his hands to sign, valid for five seasons, until June 2031.

At 23, Marcos Leonardo is set to fulfil his goal of returning to Europe, where he played for Benfica between 2023 and 2024. He has been in Saudi Arabia for two seasons, making 82 official appearances and scoring 48 goals.

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