Official: Lazio sign Kenneth Taylor from Ajax | OneFootball

Lazio have confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Kenneth Taylor from Ajax.

In an official statement published through their channels, the Biancocelesti announced the transfer and welcomed the 23-year-old to Rome.

The deal is believed to have cost the Serie A side in the region of €15 million, plus €2 million in bonuses.

Lazio have moved quickly to reinforce their midfield, especially with the departure of Matteo Guendouzi, who is set to join Fenerbahce.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Kenneth Taylor of Ajax is challenged by Facundo Buonanotte of Brighton & Hove Albion during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Ajax at American Express Community Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

The midfielder has 5 appearances for the Dutch national team and played 184 times for Ajax in all competitions, having come up through the youth system at the Amsterdam club from the age of eight.

Taylor’s first words as a Lazio player

Speaking to the club’s website, in his first words as a Lazio player, Taylor introduced himself, “I’m really excited to start, it’s a really big club, everything is really nice.”

“I was very happy, I was with my family and we were all very happy.

“Had a really good season last season with Ajax. Lazio beat us 3-1 so they made a good impression.

“I think both clubs are really big so I try to take my experience from what I learned at Ajax and bring it to Lazio, and hopefully win trophies.

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 26: Kenneth Taylor of Ajax celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammate Mika Godts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between AFC Ajax and Besiktas JK at Johan Cruijff Arena on September 26, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

“Serie A is one of the best leagues in the world, made a good impression on me.

“A green flag of mine is that I never give up, a red flag is that I am a little bit stubborn.

“I try to be in the box to score goals because at the end of the day its the most important thing in football – you have to score goals.

“If you play at a big club like Lazio there’s always pressure, I think we can handle it as a team and approach every game for the win.”