Arno Vermeulen, a commentator and NOS chef voetbal, has questioned Ajax's decision to sign Noa Lang. In an interview with the NOS Voetbalpodcast, Vermeulen stated that Ajax has struggled to sign quality players in recent years. He believes the club should focus on finding a better option than Lang. Lang was sold to PSG for tens of millions of euros.
Vermeulen expressed his hope that Ajax will spend the money wisely. He is not impressed with the idea of bringing Lang back to Ajax, saying that the transfer world can be predictable. Vermeulen suggests that Ajax should look for a more original solution, using their scouting network to find a better player. He mentions Ro-Zangelo Daal, a player from AZ, as a potential alternative. Daal is a player who fits Ajax's style, being fast, able to improve, and having good movement in his game.
Vermeulen's comments reflect the frustration many fans feel about Ajax's transfer policy. The club has struggled to sign quality players in recent years, while NEC has been able to do so from the second division of France. NEC's ability to sign players from the second division of France is a notable example of Ajax's transfer policy shortcomings.
Ajax's next move will be to decide whether to pursue Lang or look for other options.