Julian Brandt signs with Ajax after opting out of Leeds move
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Julian Brandt has finalized his transfer to Ajax Amsterdam, completing the move on July 31, 2026. The Eredivisie club secured the 30-year-old midfielder, who previously played for Borussia Dortmund, after initially facing competition from Leeds United. Brandt has committed to Ajax with a contract running until 2029, becoming the club's ninth German player in the 21st century. Ajax is also expected to announce the signing of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen from FC Barcelona in the coming days.
- •Brandt's contract with Ajax is valid until 2029.
- •He left Borussia Dortmund after his contract expired last summer.
- •Ajax is set to sign Marc-André ter Stegen from FC Barcelona.
- •Brandt will be the ninth German player at Ajax in the 21st century.
- •Leeds United were initially considered frontrunners for his signature.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ajax sign Julian Brandt as ex-Dortmund star snubs Fulham and Leeds
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Julian Brandt joins Ajax instead of Leeds United
"Ajax have completed the signing of former Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt. The Germany international joins the Eredivisie giants on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract in June.T...
"Julian Brandt completed his move to Ajax Amsterdam on Friday after the Eredivisie side beat Leeds United for his signing. The Premier League club were leading the race at one point, but Brandt has now...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:05 AMAjax sign Julian Brandt as ex-Dortmund star snubs Fulham and Leeds
Ajax have completed the signing of former Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt. The Germany international joins the Eredivisie giants on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract in June.T...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:07 PMOfficial: Julian Brandt joins Ajax instead of Leeds United
Julian Brandt completed his move to Ajax Amsterdam on Friday after the Eredivisie side beat Leeds United for his signing. The Premier League club were leading the race at one point, but Brandt has now...
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