NEC Nijmegen has signed 21-year-old defender Ahmetcan Kaplan permanently from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The player had previously spent a season on loan at the club and now joins permanently. The transfer is a significant strengthening move for the club in the Eerste Divisie. Kaplan, who has drawn considerable attention from Eredivisie clubs in recent months, had already signed a one-year loan deal with NEC in the summer of 2024. The club from Nijmegen has now permanently signed him after negotiations with the German club.
Ajax faces hurdles in transfers. The Amsterdam club had identified Noa Lang as their top target for the left wing, but has reportedly withdrawn from the race according to Italian media. Atalanta is now seen as the most likely destination for the 24-year-old player. Ajax is also seeking a new right winger and defender, but the club is encountering resistance from players who prefer to move to a bigger league. Michel Sanchez must act quickly to realize the reinforcements.
