Gibson Yah, whose parents hail from Jos, Nigeria, has said he is thrilled to sign his first professional contract with Ajax Amsterdam, who he described as “the most beautiful club in Holland”.
The 18-year-old defender or midfielder has signed for Ajax till June 2022 with option for an additional year.
He was rewarded for his performances with Jong Ajax.
Yah is currently recovering from injury and he said he hopes to soon be back in action so that he could make his mark with the Dutch giants, who have previously paraded the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Finidi George and Tijjani Babangida.
“I want to become a reliable player at this club. A player the trainer can count on,” he vowed.