Ahmetcan Kaplan's transfer to NEC marks the end of his four-year spell at Ajax, where he was signed from Trabzonspor for 9.5 million euros in the summer of 2022. Voetbalzone reports that Ajax will save on salary costs as a result of the transfer. Kaplan played 30 official matches for NEC on loan last season, scoring two goals and making a positive impression.
Kaplan will wear the number 22 jersey for NEC and has already started rehabilitation with the club's staff after being injured. According to Voetbalzone, NEC's technical director Carlos Aalbers is pleased with the transfer, stating that Kaplan was a key player in the club's successful season. Aalbers also revealed that the club has been working behind the scenes to secure Kaplan's transfer for some time.
The transfer is now confirmed, with Kaplan set to start his rehabilitation with NEC's staff after the September international break.