Ajax sign Croatia defender as Timber's replacement

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Richard Buxton·21 August 2023

Ajax have confirmed the signing of Dinamo Zagreb defender Josip Šutalo.

The Croatia international joins the Eredivisie giants in an initial deal worth a reported €20.5m with a further €3m in potential add-ons.

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Šutalo has penned a five-year contract with Maurice Steijn’s side after emerging as their preferred candidate to replace Jurriën Timber.

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The 23-year-old was a member of Croatia’s World Cup squad and make a tournament debut in their third place play-off with Morocco in December.

At Dinamo, Šutalo won three domestic titles in four seasons following his rise through the club’s academy ranks.