[Albion] Joel Veltman signs from Ajax in a 3-year deal

[Napper]

could be a good signing for 900k , looks like is a traditional RB so good for the squad.

Cautious about going overboard as Dutch football is pretty crap and wouldnt take caps to mean alot as look at Proper and he has a fair few.

Makes sense as a signing and low risk for the money.

LB + Striker/2 strikers ( possibly CM ) and we are set

 

[Originunknown]

Dutch top league is lower championship standard at best. Haven't our fans learned this by now !!!!

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A poorer league for sure but you could never include Ajax in this.

They were tipped to win the Champions League last time out and would have been finalists if it weren't for quite unimaginable heroics and a big helping of luck for Spurs.

 

[seagull_special]

Propper has been instrumental in us staying up for 3yrs. It has not been his best season but he is no noddy player.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Have we ever had a right back score a 1 on 1 before?

 

[WATFORD zero]

Not sure about Dutch players.

What on earth happened to that last Dutch defender we were after ?

 

[Marshy]

All looks good to me and will be good for Propper to get a fellow countryman in

 

[Stat Brother]

We’d give them a game over two legs, and likely to lose.

But it’s not Ajax it’s Dutch football, it’s poor. In recent years VVD aside who went via Scotland, there are few success in the PL. Eriksen? Vertoghen?

There is a massive difference playing for a big team in a very small pool, to playing for a potential medium team in a very large pool.

Our own signings haven’t fared well either - Locadia, Manu, AJ? Even Propper whilst okay has struggled. Holla?


Good signing VFM wise, an educated punt, time will tell if it’s a bargain.


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It could just mean the Dutch league is poor, which it is.
So if you're shopping in the Dutch league either go big or go home.

A decent player for FC Nomark, just ain't all that.
A decent player for serial winners and Champions League semi finalists, from a squad that was sold off to the four corners for £100m+ ought not to be judged with Elvis Manu.


Still plenty will.
Plenty are already eagerly anticipating their 'I told you so' thread.
Plenty will refuse to let him settle.


Quite sad really.

 

[vagabond]

But this is not the dutch league we are used to this is Ajax, the same as righting off Celtic because they are in the Scottish league or PSG because they are in the french league. Just last year Ajax sold Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs de Ligt deemed good enough for Barcelona and Juventus and have a history of churning out good players, I know he is 28 not one of their youngsters but he is a product of the youth academy.

I am more than happy with this transfer I think it shows intent and for 900K its an absolute steal in today's market.

Correct.

I fully understand people being sceptical of all Dutch signings now(!) but Ajax is a different level. As others have mentioned they’ve had some superb players and exports down the years.

Ajax also have an incredible conveyor belt of talent and regularly compete in the Champions League. You’ve got to be a pretty good player to hold down a first team spot for Ajax.

Also this guy was part of the sensational Ajax team that tore apart most of Europe last season (including their destruction of Madrid). I bet the total football they displayed would have caught Graham’s eye.

 

[vagabond]

As a reminder. This is the incredible Ajax team last year.

Does this look something a Championship team could do? In Real Madrid’s backyard? Lol

https://youtu.be/REsm0VF6AlM

 

[Bakero]

Not sure about Dutch players.

What on earth happened to that last Dutch defender we were after ?

Fell into a ditch or something, I heard.

 

[chaileyjem]

Clarke makes SEVEN.

And O Hora, Roberts, Ostigard and Dendoncker - so at least 11.

 

[dwayne]

Correct.

I fully understand people being sceptical of all Dutch signings now(!) but Ajax is a different level. As others have mentioned they’ve had some superb players and exports down the years.

Ajax also have an incredible conveyor belt of talent and regularly compete in the Champions League. You’ve got to be a pretty good player to hold down a first team spot for Ajax.

Also this guy was part of the sensational Ajax team that tore apart most of Europe last season (including their destruction of Madrid). I bet the total football they displayed would have caught Graham’s eye.

Ridewald played over 60 games for ajax.

He's terrible.

This is good debate but the proof will be in the pudding. I feel he will be used in rotation like Montoya is now. He's better than Montoya and is a gauranteed starter at Ajax for years so must have something. It's frustrating we've signed another snail but with his experience and know how he will easily pay the 900k back even if we only get 10-15 good games out of him.

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[Uh_huh_him]

Wasn't it approved a couple of weeks ago?

It's been approved by IFAB. Premier league clubs to vote on it being adopted.

 

[Swansman]

Correct.

I fully understand people being sceptical of all Dutch signings now(!) but Ajax is a different level. As others have mentioned they’ve had some superb players and exports down the years.

Ajax also have an incredible conveyor belt of talent and regularly compete in the Champions League. You’ve got to be a pretty good player to hold down a first team spot for Ajax.

Also this guy was part of the sensational Ajax team that tore apart most of Europe last season (including their destruction of Madrid). I bet the total football they displayed would have caught Graham’s eye.

They have had a fair amount of very average players in their starting lineup over the years though, carried by the overall greatness of the team and found out once they left. Not saying its the case here but there is no way of knowing, really. Fortunately his success is not "necessary" for survival or anything like that, meaning the club could afford taking this chance.

A lot comes down to how well he could adapt from Dutch man-man marking to UK zonal marking. Will probably take a bit of time.

 

[folkestonesgull]

If izquerdo, jahanbaksh,locadia, Duffy, andone and perhaps Montoya are out or sold then it looks like we just need a left back and a striker.

I think Andone could work well in this team if he sorted his head out...

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

I see it as more intent to strengthen a squad that pushes us above the bottom 6 and gets us to at least 45 points.

 

[super-seagulls]

I think we need to look at the transfer by the fee paid £900K. He is certainly Worth the punt for that.

 

[dazzer6666]

I think we need to look at the transfer by the fee paid £900K. He is certainly Worth the punt for that.

It's insane in today's market - unless he's 'League One at best' of course (someone will say that after his first 10 minutes, guaranteed).

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Initial feeling was meh, but having seen his interview and watched his skill reels, looks a very good signing for £900k.

Right back options strengthened and he can cover at CB if needed.
Potter will use him more than he would have used Montoya IMO.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Solid signing. Likes a tackle. Likes a cheeky nutmeg. Not the quickest, not the biggest but good in the air. An upgrade on Uwe Hünemeier in my view. Good in the dressing room.

Don't be fooled by the Euro1m release clause, his agent will have negotiated a signing on fee that captures much of the difference between that and his market value which looks more like Euro8m. That's his payoff from spending 19 years at Ajax.