Maurice Steijn wanted to bring Isco (31) to Ajax this summer, according to Andy van der Meijde on Monday evening as an analyst at Veronica Offside. However, according to the born Ajax player, technical director Sven Mislintat ensured that the Spaniard did not come to the Johan Cruijff Arena. Isco was picked up on a free transfer this summer and signed for a season with Real Betis at the end of July. The five-time Champions League winner is a regular starter in Seville.
Isco was without a club for six months last season, after which Betis dared to take him on this summer. Ajax did not do that, because Mislintat does not like the 38-time international of Spain. Van der Meijde came with the striking news on Monday. “Isco, they wanted him at Ajax and he wanted to go to Ajax. Only Mislintat didn’t want it.” Table guest Wim Kieft can hardly believe it. “Isco? That Spaniard?” Van der Meijde nods affirmatively.
Ajax only had to pay a signing fee and a salary for Isco, as he was transfer-free after terminating his contract with Sevilla. Although he arrived at Betis this summer without competitive rhythm, Isco has managed to quickly gain a starting place at the current number ten in LaLiga. In the past, the attacking midfielder made waves at Real Madrid. Isco played 353 official matches for the Royal, in which he scored 53 goals and 57 assists. With Real, the right winger won the Champions League (5x), the FIFA Club World Cup (4x), the UEFA Super Cup (3x), the Spanish national title (3x), the Supercopa de España (3x) and the Copa del Rey (1x). ).
Research on Mislintat
Van der Meijde made more remarkable statements about Mislintat on Monday evening. He claimed, among other things, that an investigation has been started into the German. “I heard in the corridors that an investigation has been started into Mislintat. That’s not a joke, I actually heard that. They are going to find out whether he makes money from it himself.” Van der Meijde then backtracked slightly after further questions from presenter Wilfred Genee. “That’s what I heard. I don’t know anything about it myself,” said the former Ajax right winger, who has finished with Mislintat. “He needs to be fired today.”