Ajax surprises the market by securing the signing of Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo from Al Hilal. The 23-year-old player has signed a contract valid for five seasons with the Dutch club, in a transfer that stands out for the amount involved.
Al Hilal will receive a base fee of €17.5 million, which could increase to €19 million with bonuses. This amount makes Marcos Leonardo the fifth most expensive signing in Ajax's history, trailing only behind names like Josip Sutalo, Sebastien Haller, Calvin Bassey, and Steven Bergwijn. This move was confirmed on Sunday, with the Amsterdam club expressing interest in the forward since the 2019 South American U-17 Championship.
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Marcos Leonardo's career began at Santos, where he made his professional debut at the age of 17 in 2019. Recently, in January 2024, he transferred to Benfica for 22 million euros, but just a few months later, he was sold to Al Hilal for 40 million. Over 82 matches in all competitions, the Brazilian scored 48 goals and provided four assists, numbers that highlight his potential as a goalscorer.
This signing comes at a crucial time for Ajax, which is betting on a young offensive solution with proven success in various leagues. The significant investment demonstrates the club's ambition to compete for the top titles in the Eredivisie and European competitions once again. Fans hope that Marcos Leonardo can quickly adapt to the Dutch style of play and replicate the effectiveness he displayed at previous clubs.
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In the coming months, it will be essential to monitor the Brazilian's integration into the team and the impact he will have on Ajax's attack. Expectations are high, both for the player's quality and the investment made. If he can maintain consistent performances, Marcos Leonardo could become one of the standout figures of the season in Dutch football.
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