Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez has expressed his delight at the signing of Sofyan Amrabat, describing the midfielder as a "player of world-class". According to Sánchez, Amrabat was the first choice for Ajax, with the club having fought hard to convince him to join. "He was the first choice for us," Sánchez said. "We had multiple options, but he was the one we wanted." Voetbalzone report that Amrabat's arrival is expected to bring a new level of competitiveness to the team, with Sánchez believing that the midfielder will help Ajax grow and become a strong force in the Eredivisie, KNVB Cup and Champions League. The Moroccan international is set to take on the number 6 jersey at the Amsterdam ArenA.