Ajax Supporters Celebrate Brobbey‘s Departure to Sunderland
The Ajax Fans’ Collective (AFCA) has expressed strong relief at the transfer of striker Brian Brobbey to Sunderland. in a lengthy statement released on their website, the supporters group voiced their disapproval of Brobbey’s attitude and commitment to the club, stating they have no desire to see him return to Amsterdam in the future.The statement details a history of perceived disloyalty, beginning with Brobbey’s initial departure from Ajax as a youth player to join RB leipzig on a free transfer. The AFCA highlighted the club’s investment in Brobbey’s growth,which they felt was disregarded when he chose to leave without a transfer fee.
Ajax later re-signed Brobbey from Leipzig in the summer of 2022 for a reported €18 million, a decision the AFCA questioned, stating it was unusual to repurchase a player who had previously left on a free transfer. Despite the meaningful investment, the supporters group alleges Brobbey’s performance and attitude did not meet expectations.
Recent weeks have been characterized by what the AFCA describes as a lack of engagement from Brobbey, culminating in his exclusion from the matchday squad last Saturday due to a perceived lack of focus. They suggest this disinterest was a deliberate tactic to force a transfer.
the supporters group welcomed the late-summer move to Sunderland, framing it as a positive outcome for Ajax. They stated the club is better off without players who do not demonstrate commitment, emphasizing the dedication of other players, staff, and supporters. The AFCA concluded by asserting that prioritizing the club’s interests over individual player desires must always be the guiding principle.
