Al-Hilal Pursues Ajax Defender for Current Summer
Al Hilal Club has intensified its efforts during the current period to strengthen its squad before the start of the new season, as the management is looking for a strong European defender to lead the backline.
Dutch press reports revealed that Al-Hilal has placed Croatian Josip Sutalo, Ajax Amsterdam's defender, on their list of targets for the summer transfer market.
The reports indicated that Al-Hilal's management is continuously monitoring Sutalo's situation after the player impressed the coaching staff and club officials in the recent period.
Dutch journalist Tim van Duyne confirmed that communications between the concerned parties are ongoing, but no formal agreement has been reached yet regarding the deal.
Sutalo is 26 years old and joined Ajax in the summer of 2023 from Dinamo Zagreb for 20 million euros.
The Croatian defender is currently participating with his national team in the 2026 World Cup, which reflects his technical value and increases the interest of clubs in signing him.
Sutalo played 108 matches for Ajax across various competitions, managing to score four goals in addition to delivering outstanding defensive performances.
The player's market value is approximately 12 million euros, making him a strong option for Al Hilal to strengthen their defense before the upcoming competitions.
The leader is aiming to complete a significant defensive deal during the summer transfer window as part of a plan to build a stronger team for competition both locally and continentally.
Dutch press reports revealed that Al-Hilal has placed Croatian Josip Sutalo, Ajax Amsterdam's defender, on their list of targets for the summer transfer market.
The reports indicated that Al-Hilal's management is continuously monitoring Sutalo's situation after the player impressed the coaching staff and club officials in the recent period.
Dutch journalist Tim van Duyne confirmed that communications between the concerned parties are ongoing, but no formal agreement has been reached yet regarding the deal.
Sutalo is 26 years old and joined Ajax in the summer of 2023 from Dinamo Zagreb for 20 million euros.
The Croatian defender is currently participating with his national team in the 2026 World Cup, which reflects his technical value and increases the interest of clubs in signing him.
Sutalo played 108 matches for Ajax across various competitions, managing to score four goals in addition to delivering outstanding defensive performances.
The player's market value is approximately 12 million euros, making him a strong option for Al Hilal to strengthen their defense before the upcoming competitions.
The leader is aiming to complete a significant defensive deal during the summer transfer window as part of a plan to build a stronger team for competition both locally and continentally.
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