They are not being especially positive days at Ajax. And it is that, in addition to having to deal with the issue of the sanction for doping André Onana (here all the details) and the fact of not having achieved the renewal of the Brian Brobbey prospect, today it was confirmed that they will not be able to count on Sebastien haller, the most expensive signing in its history, in the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League KO rounds.
The mistake is all yours.
Since yesterday it was known that they had not registered it as one of the novelties on the list (UEFA allows you to make adjustments regarding the payroll of the group stage, but you must register in time / form); however, they hoped -about the time- to be able to rescue something. Well, his last effort was unsuccessful.
Due to an unusual and unforgivable administrative failure, they will not be able to count on the French striker for the rest of their activity in the 2020/21 UEL. From the outset, he will not be eligible for the round of 32 against Lille, one of the most competitive teams in French football (they are now leaders of Ligue 1).
HALLER WILL NOT PLAY THE UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE 2020/21 WITH AJAX
“UEFA has informed Ajax that Sébastien Haller’s winter purchase will definitely not be available in the UEFA Europa League for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season.
Due to an administrative error by Ajax, the forward was not entered on the list of players in the Europa League, which had to present himself no later than Tuesday, February 2. The player who arrived at Ajax from West Ham United on January 8 will be eligible for Eredivisie and KNVB Cup matches.
Despite attempts to get Haller to play, the club received final notice from UEFA on Thursday night that Haller will not be added after all. Oussama Idrissi, the other attacker who arrived at Ajax in the last transfer window, can be used in the Europa League“.
UEFA has informed Ajax that Sébastien Haller will definitely not be available in the UEFA Europa League for the rest of the 2020/2021 season.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 5, 2021
Due to the evident lack of organization in the Amsterdam giant, the former West Ham member will only be able to play Eredivisie and Dutch Cup matches this season. His European debut with Ajax must wait for the next season. Not to be believed.
Undefeated data. Sébastien Haller registers 2 goals and 4 assists in his first Eredivisie 486 minutes with Ajax.
Did you know…? Sébastien Haller was signed by Ajax for 22.5 million euros. The highest amount they have ever paid for a footballer. Record.
