Yves Bissouma has a new chapter in his career after joining Ajax, with the former Tottenham midfielder beginning to find his feet in Amsterdam following a difficult end to his time in north London.
Bissouma left Spurs when his contract expired at the end of June, bringing an end to a four-year spell in which he made 111 appearances and scored twice.
He arrived from Brighton in 2022 with a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most impressive ball-winning midfielders, but his Tottenham career never quite delivered the consistency many had hoped for.
His final season was particularly quiet. Bissouma made only 11 appearances in all competitions during the 2025/26 campaign, starting seven times, as his role in the squad diminished.
He was also part of the Spurs side that won the Europa League, giving him a major medal to show for his time at the club.
A new opportunity in Amsterdam
After becoming a free agent in the summer, Bissouma spent the opening weeks of the season without a club before Ajax moved to bring him in.
The Dutch giants confirmed his signing on September 16, with the Mali international agreeing a deal until June 30, 2027.
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff described him as an experienced player who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level, adding that he can operate in several positions.
It is an opportunity for Bissouma to rebuild his momentum at a club with a strong tradition of developing and trusting technical midfielders.
How has Bissouma started at Ajax?
It has been a gradual introduction rather than an immediate return to a regular starting role.
Bissouma had made four Eredivisie appearances, totalling 127 minutes, with his first three outings coming from the bench.
His involvement increased against FC Twente over the weekend as Bissouma was named in the starting XI for the first time and played 60 minutes of Ajax’s 2-2 draw.
It was a useful step after a summer without a club, although he still has work to do before he can be considered a fixture in the side.
For Spurs supporters, Bissouma’s Ajax move is an interesting one to keep an eye on.
At his best, he brought energy, press resistance and the ability to win possession in midfield. Those qualities have not disappeared, but his final months in north London left questions about his consistency and place in a team.