Ajax signs Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal for €19.9 million

Published Jul 18, 06:24 AM UTC

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Ajax Amsterdam has completed the signing of Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for a fee of €19.9 million. The 23-year-old forward, who previously played for Benfica, has signed a five-year contract with the Dutch club, keeping him at Ajax until 2031. Marcos Leonardo moved to Al-Hilal in 2024 after a strong season at Benfica and notably scored a brace against Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup, which ended 4-3 after extra time. This transfer marks Ajax's second Brazilian signing of the window, following the acquisition of former Monaco player Caio Henrique for €14 million. The club also recently brought back former Dutch international Daley Blind on a free transfer.

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Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Mercato : l'Ajax recrute le Brésilien Marcos Leonardo pour près de 20M€

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Ajax Signs Brazilian Striker Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal for €20 Million

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