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4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market

4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market

Ajax's recruitment strategy has faced severe criticism after analysis showed only one of forty signings over the past four years has been a major success. The trend of poor investment is highlighted by the fact that none of the club's four expensive summer acquisitions started in the most recent match.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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