Ajax Amsterdam technical manager Gerry Hamstra has unveiled why the Eredivisie champions splashed €26.5 million (including performance-related add-ons) on Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey.
Bassey officially became an Ajax player on Wednesday, inking a five-year contract that will keep him in Amsterdam until the summer of 2027.
The 22-year-old was at Glasgow Rangers for only two years, but it was enough time to see him develop from a relatively unknown youngster to a top Europa League performer.
He has also grown into a fantastic person, with his charity work with school children receiving commendations from many.
Ajax chief Gerry Hamstra concedes that Bassey’s personality is one of the things the Dutch giants considered when preparing a move for him.
Hamstra equally revealed that Bassey’s ability to play several positions, including left-back and centre-back, at a high level convinced Ajax of his quality.
“He’s an open personality,” Hamstra told Ajax Life.
“He has taken a great flight with Rangers.
“Bassey first played as a back, but Giovanni van Bronckhorst put him in the center.
“He is a boy who has made great strides in a short time.”
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