Dutch media: Gloch rejects Rome s choice of Ajax, with technical characteristics similar to Sneed Van der Fate

July 24th, the Dutch media Daily Telegraph reported that major transfer progress has been reported by Amsterdam, and Ajax has taken a solid step in introducing Israeli midfield star Oscar Gloch. Club technical director Alex Cruise has agreed in principle with Gloch's team on personal terms, and the contract will last until the summer of 2030.

Just as Gloch himself prepared for the Champions League qualifiers between Salzburg Red Bull and Blambergen in Norway, the transfer negotiations made a key breakthrough. It is reported that in order to attract this favorite target, Cruise will provide Gloch with an annual salary of 1 million euros after tax. The contract also contains generous bonus terms, such as if the team successfully advances to the Champions League, Gloch's annual salary can accumulate up to 1.8 million euros over the five-year contract period. Gloch himself has repeatedly reiterated that joining Ajax and making his debut at John Cruyff Arena next season is his dream, and he is currently focusing only on transfers to Ajax.

As the personal agreement is basically finalized and the final writing is finally completed, Cruise's next work focus will shift to club-level negotiations with Gloch's current boss Austrian champion Salzburg Red Bull. Previously, there was no fundamental difference between the clubs on the transfer fee amount. It is expected that the final transfer fee will be fixed at around 15 million euros, plus some performance-based floating bonus terms, and the final agreement seems to be just a matter of time.

Oscar Gloch is seen as Ajax's biggest goal in this transfer window. Although the young Israel international is only 21 years old, he has made 21 appearances for the national team and has outstanding data at the club level. He contributed 21 goals and 23 assists in 100 games for Red Bull Salzburg. In the recent Champions League qualifier against Branden, he gave a wonderful assist to help the team equalize the score. Earlier, when he played for Israel's parent team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, he handed out a record of 9 goals and 8 assists in 33 games. His technical characteristics even remind people of the midfielders Wesley Sneider and Rafael Van der Fate in Ajax's history.

For Ajax, it is of great significance to sign Gloch successfully. After the summer window opened, the team has introduced goalkeeper Vitezlav Yaros and forward Raul Morro, and will soon finalize the transfer of Yuri Hilkens. But the club has always been eager to add a top player with both creativity and scoring skills to the team's midfield, and Gloch is the answer they are struggling to find.

Interestingly, Ajax's fate with Gloch did not begin today. Gloch's agent Shahar Greenberg revealed earlier this week: "In fact, before the Oscar transfers to Salzburg Red Bull in 2023, Ajax was our first choice. At that time, Kras Jan Hunterraer contacted us and we also met at Ajax's training base. But unfortunately, Ajax did not follow up and complete the transfer at that time. Salzburg took action before Ajax's action, and they paid a 7 million euro termination fee to Maccabi Tel Aviv." Gloch also rejected the invitation from Serie A team Roma this time and was determined to choose Ajax.

Although both Ajax are optimistic about Gloch's transfer prospects, the club is still cautious at the moment. Everyone understands that this heavy transaction will be truly settled only after all contracts are officially signed and Gloch successfully passes the routine physical examination, and that will be the time to celebrate champagne.