According to NOS Voetbal, Ajax has filled the gap in their squad created by the departures of Josip Sutalo and Ko Itakura, who left for Lazio and Borussia Mönchengladbach respectively in August. Kehrer, a 28-time German international, will provide competition for places in the Ajax defence.
Technisch directeur Jordi Cruijff has expressed his expectations for Kehrer, stating that he brings a strong mentality and experience to the team. Kehrer's arrival is seen as a positive addition to the Ajax squad, with Cruijff highlighting the importance of healthy competition within the team.
Kehrer's loan deal at Ajax marks a return to the Eredivisie, where he broke through in the professional game with Schalke 04. He later moved to Paris Saint-Germain, but failed to establish himself as a regular starter. A subsequent loan spell at West Ham United preceded his move to AS Monaco in 2024.