Ajax’s Mika Godts Attracts Interest from Top European Clubs
Ajax’s talented winger Mika Godts has recently drawn attention from major clubs including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, according to reports. While Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) seems to be the only team that has made a substantial move for Godts, football journalist Mike Verweij has indicated that both Barca and Bayern were seriously interested before pursuing alternative options.
Godts showcased his talent on the field as Ajax secured a 3-1 victory over Shelbourne in the Europa Conference League third round qualifying round. As interest in him mounts, Ajax is reportedly preparing to receive a second bid of between 50 and 55 million euros from PSG.
During a segment on the Kick-off show, Verweij highlighted Godts’s commitment to Ajax as he aims to leave the club on a positive note. “Mika Godts wants to say goodbye to Ajax in a very good and beautiful way,” he stated.
Verweij also mentioned a discussion he had with Godts’s agent, Niels De Jonck, who emphasized that not playing football was never an option for the young star. “But of course, there may come a moment when Ajax and PSG get closer, and it is the wisest course of action for all parties,” he added.
Additionally, Verweij revealed that both Barcelona and Bayern Munich had formerly shown serious interest in Godts. He explained that Bayern ultimately opted for another player who could fulfill multiple positions, leading to their choice of Saibari. On Barcelona’s side, their sporting director Deco visited the arena several times to scout Godts, which might explain Jordi Cruyff’s comments about allowing Godts to remain with Ajax for another season to maintain his transfer value.
Barcelona and Bayern Munich were reportedly interested in Ajax star winger Mika Godts before they secured alternative targets.
While PSG appear to be the only club to have made a concrete move for Godts, club watcher Mike Verweij has mentioned the Belgian being courted by both Barca and Bayern.
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As Godts featured for Ajax as they beat Shelbourne 3-1 in the Europa Conference League third round qualifying round, the Amsterdam club prepared to receive a second bid of between 50 and 55 million euros from the Parisians.
Speaking on the Kick-off show, Verweij said of the wide man’s continued on-field presence: “Mika Godts wants to say goodbye to Ajax in a very good and beautiful way.”
“I also spoke briefly yesterday with his agent Niels De Jonck, who was also in the stadium. He said: not playing football was never an option. But of course, there may come a moment when Ajax and PSG get closer, and it is the wisest course of action for all parties.”
Verweij then revealed that two other big clubs were previously in for Godts. “I also heard yesterday, and not from Niels De Jonck, that Barcelona and Bayern Munich were very seriously in the market for Mika Godts.”
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“Bayern ultimately wanted a player who could also play as a number nine, which is why they eventually chose Saibari. So it was indeed a trade-off between Godts and Saibari. On behalf of Barcelona, Deco (the club’s sporting director) visited the Arena several times to scout Godts. That is probably the reason why Jordi Cruyff has said: if clubs like this come forward, let him play here for another year. Then he won’t lose his value.”
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