'I want to win everything': Yves Bissouma on fresh start and ambitions at Ajax

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bissouma-yves/CSdILBh7/"]Yves Bissouma[/a] joined [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ajax/8UOvIwnb/"]Ajax[/a] on a free transfer after leaving [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Spurs[/a] upon the expiry of his contract. The Malian international [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-eredivisie-ajax-set-to-sign-former-spurs-midfielder-yves-bissouma-on-free-transfer/0zNuMSX2/"]signed a one-year contract[/a] in Amsterdam, with the option for another year.[/p][p][b]"I feel good. It means a lot to be here," [/b]Bissouma said in his first club interview.[/p][p][b]"Ajax is one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and to be part of the journey of this amazing club is nice."[/b][/p][embed guid="fea412ca-6703-4d7b-a4b3-8cf73257c491" url="https://x.com/AFCAjax/status/2100143464365044055?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Technical director Jordi Cruyff revealed that he had been in contact with Bissouma since August. The club were looking to further strengthen the midfield after a transformative summer, which saw Ajax add 11 new players to the senior squad.[/p][p][b]"I spoke with a lot of people here, like Jordi and the manager. They explained the project, and it was very interesting to me; that's why I'm here," [/b]Bissouma continued.[/p][p][b]"They told me what they want to do this year and in the upcoming years. Ajax deserve to be in Europe."[/b][/p][h2]Ambitions and controversies[/h2][p]Ajax are coming off their joint-worst season finish in points since 1963 and only qualified for the UEFA Conference League through the qualifiers. The Amsterdam giants haven't won a league title since Erik ten Hag left in 2022, and Cruyff's project convinced Bissouma to join the effort to bring the glory days back.[/p][p][b]"It was very interesting to me because everyone knows Ajax are a very good team; they like playing football, and we share the same idea of football. It was easy to make the decision after speaking with them."[/b][/p][p]Bissouma left Tottenham Hotspur after four controversy-filled years. The 30-year-old was caught with laughing gas twice and was suspended by manager Thomas Frank in August 2025 after consistent tardiness.[/p][embed guid="ec044148-4071-4cc9-8544-e048371c76d2" url="https://x.com/AFCAjax/status/2100129596645556603?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Despite the personal setbacks, Bissouma is clear about what he brings to this Ajax team: [b]"The most important thing for me is that I'm here. I'm very excited to be on the pitch, to meet my new teammates, and to help the team however I can. There's nothing more to say - you'll see the rest on the pitch.[/b][/p][p][b]"I bring experience; I'm a very experienced player. I'm a guy who's there for his teammates, trying to push them every day, to show them we can do better and do more. I have that in me. I'm trying to help the team to where it needs to be."[/b][/p][p]Ajax are currently in fourth in the Dutch Eredivisie, three points behind champions and leaders [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psv/M9UEHJWi/"]PSV[/a]. Manager Michel Sanchez's team will kick off their UEFA Conference League campaign on October 15th, away at [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/hajduk-split/2w5qgpq0/"]Hajduk Split[/a], though Bissouma will not play in the League Phase after missing the registration deadline.[/p][p]For Bissouma, it's clear what his goal in Amsterdam is: [b]"I want to win everything with Ajax this year. I want to win every game; I'm a winner, I want to win every game."[/b][/p][infobox id="7e3b12a0-8b09-4d80-a9ed-f734b143168f" /]