CHELSEA have been dealt a blow with youngster Amourricho van Axel Dongen reportedly rejecting their advances to sign a new deal at Ajax.
Dutch journalist Mike Verweij claims Van Axel Dongen was a target for Chelsea this summer after starring for Ajax’s youth team.
Amourricho van Axel Dongen has snubbed Chelsea to sign a new Ajax dealCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But the 15-year-old winger has snubbed interest from Stamford Bridge and instead committed himself to Ajax until 2023.
Van Axel Dongen had been watched by the likes of Manchester United and City too.
But Chelsea were believed to be ahead in the race for his signature.
The Dutchman has represented his country three times at Under-16 level – scoring once.
And he has already debuted for Ajax’s Under-18s side – three years above his age group.
Van Axel Dongen has been more of a regular in the Under-17 side, however, scoring seven goals in nine games from the left wing.
The wide player has also captained the development side.
Chelsea were hoping to see Van Axel Dongen link up in west London with fellow Dutchman Xavier Mbuyamba.
The centre-back, 18, was snapped up on a free transfer from Barcelona.
Mbuyamba signed a three-year deal with Frank Lampard’s side.
And it is hoped he will challenge for a place in the first team from next year.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
