Abdellah Ouazane: Ajax & Morocco allegiance

After a failed Real Madrid medical in July 2026, Ajax midfielder Abdellah Ouazane returned to the Dutch club, signing a professional contract through 2028 and cementing his place in the first‑team squad in December 2025. He later participated in a club Q&A where he discussed the collapse of the transfer and outlined his development goals.

Two weeks after the Real Madrid episode, Ouazane announced his permanent commitment to the Morocco senior national team, ending his involvement with Dutch youth sides. The decision, described as a matter of following his heart, was supported by former Moroccan FA technical director Chris van Puyvelde. Simultaneously, his older brother Zakaria confirmed his departure from Ajax after eleven years, with media speculation linking him to FC Twente.

In late July 2026, Ouazane reiterated his senior allegiance to Morocco, emphasizing personal feeling and the continued advice of van Puyvelde. He also stated that his focus is now on earning regular playing time with Ajax, a club that remains his priority despite the earlier transfer disappointment.

Other Ajax‑related movements mentioned in the same report—such as former forward Raúl Moro joining Osasuna, goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange’s prospective move to FC Twente, and Kayden Wolff’s transfer to FC Volendam—are noted but do not alter the core narrative of Ouazane’s club and international trajectory.