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Julian Brandt joins Ajax Amsterdam on a free transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:13 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Julian Brandt joins Ajax Amsterdam on a free transfer

Summary

Julian Brandt has signed with Ajax Amsterdam on a free transfer after parting ways with Borussia Dortmund. The move marks one of the summer's unexpected transfers amid interest from other clubs. Brandt expressed his excitement about joining Ajax, citing the club's future-oriented project and discussions with sporting director Jordi Cruyff as major influences on his decision. The club finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season and aims to regain past success. Brandt seeks to contribute to this effort and is motivated to win a league championship, which he has yet to achieve in his career.

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•Julian Brandt leaves Borussia Dortmund for Ajax Amsterdam.
•Brandt views Ajax as a big club with tradition.
•Ajax finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season.
•Brandt aims to help Ajax reconnect with past successes.
•He hopes to win a league championship with Ajax.

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12:13 PMYahoo Sports — 🤔 Summer’s biggest surprise? How Brandt explains his Ajax move

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For many, it was probably the most surprising transfer of the summer so far: after leaving BVB, Julian Brandt signed in the Netherlands and joined Ajax Amsterdam on a free transfer.Although other club...
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