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title: "Zinchenko leaves Ajax: short loan and departure as a free agent"
description: "Oleksandr Zinchenko has officially left Ajax as a free agent. 🇳🇱🇺🇦 Due to an injury, the Ukrainian played only 20 minutes for the club. Along with him, the team was also left by Vitezslav Jaros and Takehiro Tomiyasu. ⚽️👋"
date: 2026-07-01T06:14:00.000Z
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# Zinchenko leaves Ajax: short loan and departure as a free agent

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Amsterdam's Ajax has officially announced the departure of Ukrainian utility player Oleksandr Zinchenko. The 29-year-old footballer is leaving the Dutch giant as a free agent, as both parties decided not to extend the contract, which was set to expire on June 30, 2026.

### Short career in the Netherlands

The Ukrainian defender joined the Amsterdam team very recently — on February 1, 2026, moving from London's Arsenal. Ajax's management hoped that the player's experience in the Premier League would help the team in the fight for the Champions League zone. However, the plans did not come true: due to a serious injury, Zinchenko managed to participate in only two matches, playing a total of 20 minutes. He did not record any goal contributions.

### Mass exodus of foreign players

Zinchenko is not the only player leaving the club. Along with him, Ajax officially saw the departure of goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros and defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. The official statement from the club's press service expressed gratitude to all three for their loyalty and contribution to the team's development. The management wished the players success in the next stage of their careers.

### Search for a new club

Currently, Oleksandr Zinchenko is looking for a new team. Previously, rumors were actively circulating in domestic media about a possible transfer of the Ukrainian to Zhytomyr's Polissya, but this information was subsequently refuted.

### Background of world events

Personnel changes at Ajax are taking place against the backdrop of bright events in world football. At the 2026 World Cup, the French national team crushed Sweden with a score of 3:0. Kylian Mbappé's brace allowed the forward to set an absolute World Cup record for goals in the knockout stage, surpassing Ronaldo. In the round of 16, the French will meet Paraguay, while the Norwegian national team with Erling Haaland will play against Brazil.