Berghuis quits Feyenoord to join rivals Ajax in Eredivisie transfer controversy

Ajax have signed Steven Berghuis from Feyenoord on a four year deal, the club announced on Monday.

July 19, 2021 • 4:09 PM

Steven Berghuis has signed a four-year deal for Ajax, the club announced on Monday. Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty ImagesAjax have signed Steven Berghuis from Feyenoord on a four-year deal, the club announced on Monday.

Ajax and Feyenoord are the biggest clubs in the Netherlands and Berghuis's move has caused controversy due to rivalry between the two sides, especially between their fans. For several years, away supporters have not been allowed at matches between the Eredivisie clubs.

The 29-year-old had been a key player for Feyenoord in the last few seasons and was in the team when the Rotterdam side became Champions in 2017, for the first time in 18 years

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