De Zeeuw poised for Ajax switch

Ajax have signed AZ Alkmaar midfielder Demy de Zeeuw, subject to a medical, after agreeing an undisclosed fee with ther Eredivisie champions.

The 26-year-old began his senior career with the Go Ahead Eagles before joining AZ in 2005 for a fee of €100,000.
De Zeeuw made his debut for Holland in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Slovenia in March 2007 and has gone on to win 20 caps for his country.

AZ confirmed the transfer with a brief statement on their website on Friday night, saying: "Ajax have met our asking price."

Ajax presented their new signing at half-time of their meeting with Atletico Madrid in the Amsterdam Tournament.