One of the most promising players on the Spanish football scene swaps Real Valladolid for Ajax
Raúl Moro has taken an important step in his young career. The promising winger, who previously played for Real Valladolid, will now represent Ajax Amsterdam after a transfer that has caused a stir in European football. The 22-year-old striker leaves the white and purple team after their relegation to the Segunda División to become part of one of the continent’s most iconic clubs, which has invested heavily in him.
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Raúl Moro to play for Ajax
With an electric and unpredictable style of play, Moro has been one of the most prominent players in Valladolid over the past season. Despite a challenging season for the team, his individual performances maintained the expected level, which sparked interest from several top clubs. In the end, it was the Dutch team who seized the opportunity and secured the transfer for a total sum of €12 million, including performance-based bonuses and goals.
Developed in Barcelona’s youth academy and with experience from Lazio, the Catalan player is no stranger to the challenges of adapting to a new and competitive environment. At Ajax, he will find a perfect ecosystem to continue his development: an open league, demanding supporters and an attacking playing philosophy that can reinforce his qualities as an attacking player. In addition, the Amsterdam club wants to renew their squad after a varying season in the Eredivisie.
The agreement between the parties was quickly finalized, and Raúl has already undergone a medical test and signed his new contract. The Dutch club see him as a medium-term project, and it is not out of the question that he will get playing time right from the start of the season. The player, who is excited about this step in his career, will aim to establish himself in the starting line-up of a team that is not willing to let go of European football.
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