Bassey hits Amsterdam to seal record Ajax transfer from Rangers

Super Eagles defence ace Calvin Bassey accompanied by his agents has arrived Amsterdam to complete his record transfer to Ajax.

The 22-year-old Rangers defender will undergo a routine medical after which he will sign for the Dutch giants.

It is understood that Ajax have now upped their offer for the left back or central defender to 22 Million Euros plus five Million Euros in add-ons.

This will make him the expensive transfer from Rangers.

He will sign a five-year contract with an option for a further season.

That means his initial deal will run till June 2026.

Calvin Bassey, landed in Amsterdam right now together with his agents in order to undergo medical tests and sign contract as new Ajax player. Done deal. ⚪️🔴🛫 #Ajax

More: contract will be valid until June 2026 with an option for further season.

Here we go confirmed. pic.twitter.com/lKIZ1gbrqv

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2022

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The Nigerian international is a direct replacement for Lisandro Martinez, who has signed for Manchester United for more than 55 Million Euros.

Bassey joins a long list of Nigeria stars who have featured for Ajax – Finidi George, Nwankwo Kanu, Tijjani Babangida, Sunday Oliseh and Pius Ikedia.