By Amaechi Agbo
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has completed his transfer move from Scottish Premier League giants, Rangers FC to Ajax FC for €23 million.
Bassey penned a five-year contract that would see him play at the Johan Cruyff Arena until 2027.
The transfer fee is expected to rise to €26.5 million when other deal variables are added.
It also includes a 10 percent sell-on fee for the 22-year-old. He is expected to join the squad on Wednesday at the pre-season training camp in Austria.
“Ajax has reached an agreement with Rangers FC and Calvin Bassey for the transfer of the defender to Amsterdam,” the statement reads.
“The English-Nigerian player has signed a contract with Ajax that will take effect immediately and will run for five seasons, until June 30, 2027. Ajax will pay a transfer fee of EUR 23 million to Rangers FC. Including variables, that amount could increase to EURO 26.5 million.
“Calvin Bassey was born on December 31, 1999, in Modena, Italy. The Nigerian international was under contract with Rangers FC until mid-2024.”
Meanwhile, Rangers FC have wished the defender “all the best” after confirming his departure
”Rangers Football Club can today confirm Calvin Bassey has joined Ajax in a deal which is the largest in Rangers’ history.
“Calvin leaves with best wishes from everyone at Rangers and we thank him for his hard work and commitment over the past two seasons.
“We wish Calvin all the best for his future career,” the club said on Wednesday
The 22-year-old joined Rangers from Leicester City for a Training Compensation Fee in the summer of 2020, making 65 appearances for the Light Blues.
Bassey played his part in Rangers’ historic 55th league title victory, won the 2022 Scottish Cup, while also having a huge role in the incredible UEFA Europa League run to the final in Seville last season.
Despite being eligible to represent both England and Italy, Bassey chose Nigeria due to his parental heritage.
He made his debut for the Super Eagles in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup qualification play-off against Ghana.
