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Marcos Leonardo completes move to Ajax

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Marcos Leonardo

Center Forward · Brazil · 23 yrs

56.4

Rating

31.4

Season

29.5

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Ajax have completed the signing of Marcos Leonardo — the move is confirmed, led by AFC Ajax (official) and corroborated by 12 reports (100% credibility).

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22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting

What the reports say

Fee reported: just under €20 millionFee reported: reported €17.5m (Romano)Fee reported: reports cite c. €19–25m (Goal cites De Telegraaf's ~€19.7m when reporting Ajax official later)Fee reported: reported €19 million5 of 12 cite concrete progress6 cite a named / official source

Marcos Leonardo has joined Ajax from Al-Hilal on a five-year contract (official). — AFC Ajax (official)
Ajax, Al-Hilal and Marcos Leonardo have reached an agreement on the transfer of the striker to Amsterdam. — AFC Ajax (official) — Ajax.nl (Dutch press release)
The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal has approved the transfer of the remaining term of Marcos Leonardo’s contract to Ajax (club statement). — Al-Hilal FC (official)
Here we go — Ajax have reached a verbal agreement with Al-Hilal to sign Marcos Leonardo; club-to-club fee agreed and player to undergo medicals (Romano 'here we go'). — Fabrizio Romano (transfer journalist) — Telegram/X archive of Romano posts

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in 3 apps · Eredivisie

Marcos Leonardo is a 23-year-old centre-forward at Ajax, rated 64 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (4.2% of available minutes). He brings 1.39 goal contributions per 90 (1.39 goals, 0 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Leonardo.

Also this season: 7 apps, 4g at Al-Hilal Saudi FC.

The report at a glance

Marcos Leonardo completes move to Ajax — Field Insider report card

12 Reports

AAFC Ajax (official)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Marcos Leonardo has joined Ajax from Al-Hilal on a five-year contract (official).
Marcos Leonardo has joined Ajax from Al-Hilal on a five-year contract (official).
18 JulRead full article →
AAFC Ajax (official) — Ajax.nl (Dutch press release)
Trusted 95%
Ajax, Al-Hilal and Marcos Leonardo have reached an agreement on the transfer of the striker to Amsterdam.
Ajax, Al-Hilal and Marcos Leonardo have reached an agreement on the transfer of the striker to Amsterdam.
17 JulRead full article →
AAl-Hilal FC (official)
Named sourceTrusted 95%
The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal has approved the transfer of the remaining term of Marcos Leonardo’s contract to Ajax (club statement).
The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal has approved the transfer of the remaining term of Marcos Leonardo’s contract to Ajax (club statement).
17 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (transfer journalist) — Telegram/X archive of Romano posts
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Here we go — Ajax have reached a verbal agreement with Al-Hilal to sign Marcos Leonardo; club-to-club fee agreed and player to undergo medicals (Romano 'here we go').
Here we go — Ajax have reached a verbal agreement with Al-Hilal to sign Marcos Leonardo; club-to-club fee agreed and player to undergo medicals (Romano 'here we go').
12 JulRead full article →
VVoetbal International (VI)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Ajax have officially confirmed the signing of Marcos Leonardo and published details including contract length and reported fee.
Ajax have officially confirmed the signing of Marcos Leonardo and published details including contract length and reported fee.
18 JulRead full article →
GGlobo / ge.globo.com (Brazil)
Mixed 50%
Ajax have the deal for Marcos Leonardo 'in the works' and the club is set to pay under €25m; reports reference De Telegraaf and Romano.
Ajax have the deal for Marcos Leonardo 'in the works' and the club is set to pay under €25m; reports reference De Telegraaf and Romano.
12 JulRead full article →
AAT5 (Amsterdam local news)
Mixed 50%
Local Dutch outlet AT5 reports Ajax will pay €19m for Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal and covers the developing story (Dutch local coverage).
Local Dutch outlet AT5 reports Ajax will pay €19m for Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal and covers the developing story (Dutch local coverage).
12 JulRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 49%
Ajax have signed Marcos Leonardo; club to pay just under €20m — Goal reports Ajax's official announcement and clarifies reported transfer amount.
Ajax have signed Marcos Leonardo; club to pay just under €20m — Goal reports Ajax's official announcement and clarifies reported transfer amount.
17 JulRead full article →
GGoal
Mixed 49%
Ajax are close to signing Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal; Fabrizio Romano said Ajax opened talks and De Telegraaf/other outlets give fee estimates.
Ajax are close to signing Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal; Fabrizio Romano said Ajax opened talks and De Telegraaf/other outlets give fee estimates.
12 JulRead full article →
UUOL Esporte (Brazil)
Low-trust 38%
Ajax are close to completing the signing of Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal; reports note medicals planned and cite varying fee figures.
Ajax are close to completing the signing of Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal; reports note medicals planned and cite varying fee figures.
12 JulRead full article →
FFCUpdate (additional Dutch reporting on medical/administrative delays)
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Ajax has completed medicals for Marcos Leonardo but final paperwork/visa delayed announcement; reports repeat club-to-club agreement details and fee estimates.
Ajax has completed medicals for Marcos Leonardo but final paperwork/visa delayed announcement; reports repeat club-to-club agreement details and fee estimates.
16 JulRead full article →
FFCUpdate (reports Gianluigi Longari's claim)
Low-trust 30%
Ajax have contacted Al-Hilal about Marcos Leonardo and the player is being linked to Ajax (Longari exclusive reported by FCUpdate).
Ajax have contacted Al-Hilal about Marcos Leonardo and the player is being linked to Ajax (Longari exclusive reported by FCUpdate).
12 JulRead full article →