FORMER Liverpool and Fulham ace Ryan Babel has signed for a third spell at Ajax.
The 33-year-old, a product of the Eredivisie club’s academy who made his senior debut back in 2004, has joined on loan from Turkish side Galatasaray for the remainder of the season.
Ryan Babel is back at Ajax for the third time after moving from GalatasarayCredit: Twitter@AFCAjax
The purple-haired striker has had his medical with the Dutch clubCredit: Twitter@AFCAjax
A statement on the club’s website announced: “Ajax has reached an agreement with Ryan Babel and Galatasaray SK.
“The attacker is immediately loaned from the Turkish club, where he is currently under contract.
“The agreement has a duration up to and including 30 June 2020.”
The striker is delighted to be back at the club where he enjoyed so much successCredit: Twitter@AFCAjax
Ryan Babel loved it so much at Ajax he’s gone back for his third spellCredit: Twitter@AFCAjax
In a video posted on the club’s Twitter feed, Babel said: “Ajax friends, I’m back once again.
“I’m happy to be here, looking forward to wear(ing) the shirt again, for the third time.
“Let’s have some great moments together again, and thank you for your support.”
Babel’s two previous spells with Ajax brought 133 matches and 29 goals, while he helped the club win the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield twice apiece.
In a career also taking in Liverpool, Hoffenheim and Fulham among other clubs, Babel has won 63 caps for his country, scoring 11 goals.
He was an unused member of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2010 World Cup.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
