Oscar Gloukh to Join Ajax in Big-Money Move from RB Salzburg

Ajax and RB Salzburg have agreed on the transfer of Oscar Gloukh. The Israeli midfielder will move to Amsterdam for €15 million, with an extra €3 million possible in add-ons. The deal should be finished next week. Gloukh will sign a five-year contract, making him one of the most expensive Israeli players ever.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ajax wanted Oscar Gloukh and have now signed him. The 21-year-old played 43 games for RB Salzburg in the 2024/25 season, scoring 12 goals with eight assists. Talks went fast, with Ajax and Salzburg agreeing on the money. Gloukh has agreed on personal terms and will travel to the Netherlands to complete his medical. The transfer could break the Israeli record if bonuses are met. Gloukh started his rise at Maccabi Tel Aviv and moved to Salzburg in January 2023. He is now going to Ajax, where he is expected to fit their attacking style.

AJAX AND SALZBURG: SEASON OVERVIEW

Ajax finished the Eredivisie season in 3rd place and earned a UEFA Europa League spot. They were behind Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven by several points. Ajax’s new signings, including Gloukh, are part of a major rebuild. RB Salzburg recently won the Austrian Bundesliga title, but Gloukh was a standout in a team that struggled for consistency. In Europe, Salzburg did not progress beyond the group stage, adding pressure for summer changes.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR AJAX AND GLOUKH?

Once the transfer is completed next week, Gloukh will join Ajax’s preseason training. He is expected to be unveiled to fans before Ajax’s Eredivisie opener against NEC Nijmegen. Ajax hopes Gloukh will add creativity and goals to their team and help them close the gap on league rivals. Their first game is against NEC, who finished mid-table last season, giving Gloukh a chance to make an immediate impression. Fans and analysts will watch to see if he can help Ajax rise back to the top of Dutch football.