Ghanaian youth defender Leeroy Owusu has joined Almere City FC on a season long loan from Dutch giants Ajax.
The 20-year-old put his signature under the contract, which runs from one season until 30 June 2018.
"Almere City FC is a stable club in the Jupiler League, which has the ambition to promote to the Eredivisie. I think I can develop well here," said Owusu.
The talented soccer player has been playing Ajax’s youth education since 2004.
On August 11, 2014, he made his debut in paid football for Jong Ajax, in the Jupiler League Match against Telstar (3-0). Once he sat in the match selection of the first team, but it did not come to an official debut in the main power. Last season, the defender was leased to SBV Excelsior.
“With that club I played in the Eredivisie. There you learn a lot from that experience and I take it with me, “continues Owusu, who describes himself as an emerging back.
“I can get out of the feet both on the right and the left. Even my preference is on the right."
"I’m a player who would like to be short and attacking to help him. ” Owusu has already had a conversation with trainer Jack de Gier."
“There was confidence and I kept a good feeling. I already know some guys from the A selection. With Damon Mirani I played for a long time and Yener Arica also played in Ajax youth training when I was active there. My goal for next season is to play everything, stay fit and be important to the team. I feel like it, “decided Owusu. The Vulture is pleased with the arrival of Owusu.
“Leeroy is a young and ambitious player who has already gained experience in the Eredivisie. Additionally, it’s an advantage that he can take both the right and the left back, “said the practice master.