Official: Julian Brandt signs for Ajax Amsterdam | OneFootball

For a month, Julian Brandt was without a club after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired on June 30. However, there was no shortage of interest in the attacking midfielder. Brandt has now made a decision that comes as something of a surprise, as the 30-year-old did not sign with a club from one of Europe’s other top leagues, contrary to expectations.

Instead, Ajax Amsterdam officially announced Brandt’s signing on Friday evening. The Dutch record champions have given him a three-year contract until 2029, meaning he could possibly also end his career there.

“Julian chose Ajax, and we’re absolutely delighted about that. We were in talks for months, and he could have signed for other clubs as well. With him, we are bringing in an internationally experienced top player with a fantastic mentality. I’m sure he will strengthen our team in terms of quality,” said Ajax director Jordi Cruyff, delighted with Brandt’s commitment. Most recently, Brandt had mainly been linked with Leeds United from the Premier League and Real Sociedad San Sebastián from La Liga.

Debut in the Conference League?

Brandt, who could soon be joined by another German in Marc-André ter Stegen—whose move from FC Barcelona to Amsterdam also appears to be imminent—will surely be eased in at first after his spell without team training.

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In theory, the 48-cap international could play his first competitive match on Thursday in the first leg of the third qualifying round for the Conference League against Shelbourne FC. Ajax then begin the new Eredivisie season the following Sunday with an away match at PEC Zwolle—possibly with Brandt already involved, at least in a substitute role.

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