Bissouma joins Ajax after Tottenham exit

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Yves Bissouma, has joined Ajax on a deal that runs until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old defensive midfielder was a free agent after being released by Tottenham in June.

Bissouma’s contract with Ajax also includes an option for a further 12 months, according to reports.

Ajax technical director, Jordi Cruyff, said the club had been in talks with Bissouma since August.

“We have brought in an experienced player who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level.

“He is capable of playing in several positions, and we hope he will be available for selection as soon as possible,” Cruyff told the club’s website.

Bissouma joined Tottenham from Brighton in 2022 and made 111 appearances for the north London club.

However, his time at Spurs ended after four seasons, during which he featured 11 times in his final campaign, all in the Premier League.

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In August 2025, then-Tottenham manager Thomas Frank left Bissouma out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain because of persistent lateness.

Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League in Bissouma’s final season, the club’s second consecutive campaign in that position.

Bissouma will now continue his career in the Netherlands with Ajax.