The fee Ajax are set to pay Girona for Viktor Tsygankov looks slightly higher than first reported. Earlier on Monday, De Telegraaf put it at "just under five million euros", but according to the Algemeen Dagblad it is "a maximum of six million euros".
On Monday morning, Spanish outlet Cadena SER reported that Ajax are set to sign the Ukrainian left winger in the short term. Mike Verweij of De Telegraaf confirmed that a little later.
Initial reports put the deal at four million euros plus one million in bonuses. The AD now says the total can rise to a maximum of six million euros. Girona must pass on half of that fee to Dinamo Kyiv, where Tsygankov played until the start of 2023.
Tsygankov is expected to complete the move in the coming days. A contract until mid-2030 is waiting for him at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.
For Girona, selling Tsygankov matters. The relegated club want the right winger off the wage bill.
Last week, the player also clashed with his club. He refused to play for Girona and shared private chats on Instagram to force a transfer, after which the Spanish club started legal proceedings.
With only one year left on his contract and the row still rumbling on, Girona are keen to move him on. That leaves Ajax able to sign him for a relatively low fee. According to Transfermarkt, he is worth fifteen million euros.
At Girona, Tsygankov also worked with Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez. He made 119 appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals and providing 23 assists.