The sale of Steur has left some in the Ajax camp feeling disappointed and confused. Former Ajax midfielder Richard Witschge expressed his thoughts in Ajax Life magazine, stating that he found it strange that Steur was sold to the Premier League club. Witschge also mentioned that Steur had spoken with Ajax about their plans, but it seems he didn't have much faith in the club's vision.
Gerard van der Lem, a former Ajax youth and assistant coach, also shared his thoughts on the sale. He compared Steur to PSV's Veerman, suggesting that Steur may have been seen as an unconventional player. Van der Lem wondered if there was more to the sale than meets the eye, speculating that Ajax may have thought they could use the money to pursue other plans.
Steur's time at Ajax was relatively short, with the midfielder playing a total of 25 official matches for the first team. He scored one goal during his time at the club and has since signed a five-year contract with Newcastle United.