Finance
Ajax Spent Record €76.2 Million on Player Salaries in a Disappointing Season
Ajax paid a record €76.2 million in player salaries during the 2025/26 season, breaking the previous record of €74.4 million from 2021/22 despite finishing fifth and being eliminated from European competition. General Director Menno Geelen voluntarily waived a €125,000 bonus linked to sporting and cultural goals due to the team's poor performance. The club reported an operational loss of €18.2 million, down from €19.4 million the prior year, while merchandise revenue fell to €26.1 million from over €33 million. Despite high costs driven by Champions League participation clauses, Ajax achieved a modest €2 million profit thanks to transfers of players like Jorrel Hato and Brian Brobbey, bringing total equity to €191 million.
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