Ahmetcan Kaplan's transfer from Ajax to NEC Nijmegen collapses

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Ahmetcan Kaplan's transfer from Ajax to NEC Nijmegen collapses

Summary

Ajax's 23-year-old defender Ahmetcan Kaplan will not be joining NEC Nijmegen after the transfer fell through. The Dutch club could not meet Ajax's asking price, despite Kaplan having previously played on loan for them. Kaplan, who has not been part of Ajax's first-team plans, has a contract with the club until 2027, and Ajax is looking to secure a proper fee for him. NEC continues its search for a central defender while previously signing Dusan Tadic has lifted team morale.

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•Kaplan's transfer to NEC Nijmegen was blocked due to financial constraints.
•He had been on loan at NEC and was expected to return.
•Ajax aims to secure a valid fee before any future departure.
•Kaplan's contract with Ajax runs until 2027.
•NEC continues to seek a central defender amid team changes.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Deal collapses: Ajax and Turkiye defender Kaplan not moving to NEC

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Ahmetcan Kaplan’s transfer from Ajax to NEC Nijmegen has fallen through. The 23-year-old centre-back had previously been on loan at the club, yet NEC just couldn’t afford Ajax’s asking price.The...
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