Off the wire
• European Parliament calls for immediate cessation of hostilities  • Over 2 million German households overburdened in 2015: media report  • France Eiffel tower's lights put out in solidarity with Aleppo civilians  • News Analysis: Egypt's church blast marks qualitative change in terror tactics: experts  • Pre-EU Summit debate on migration, defense unsettled at European Parliament  • Poland to spend 28 million USD to support game makers  • Belarus intends to increase its GDP by 1.7 percent in 2017  • Czech gov't approves national security audit  • Oil prices drop on higher U.S. hub supply, interest rates  • UK must not emerge victorious from talks with EU: Slovak PM  
You are here: 　 Home

Dutch talent Bazoer joins Wolfsburg

Xinhua, December 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Wolfsburg have signed Riechedly Bazoer from Ajax Amsterdam, the "Wolves" confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old midfielder has penned a four-and-a-half-year contract, which keeps him with Wolfsburg until June 2021. Bazoer will join his new team after the winter break.

"We have been observing Riechedly Bazoer for a long time and are now delighted that he has opted for Wolfsburg despite other offers from well known clubs," Wolfsburg sporting director Olaf Rebbe said. "He is at the beginning of his career and we are convinced that he can take the next step in his development here."

Bazoer is a home-grown talent from Ajax Amsterdam where he provided six goals in 51 competitive games since his professional debut in 2014. Wolfsburg's new arrival played his way through all Dutch youth teams to make his first team appearance in 2015.

"I know Riechedly Bazoer well and I am absolutely convinced of his qualities," Wolfsburg head coach Valerien Ismael said. "He fits perfectly into the team and can help Wolfsburg to get back on track," he added.

Struggling Wolfsburg sit currently on the 15th place, the edge of the Bundesliga drop zone. The "Wolves" encounter 5th placed Eintracht Frankfurt at the 15th round on Saturday. Endit