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“A year to learn” – Super Eagles defender opens up on his time at Ajax

by Adefolahan Guerreiro
February 15, 2025
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“A year to learn” – Super Eagles defender opens up on his time at Ajax

Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi and Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations Afcon 2023 match between Cote D Ivoire and Nigeria at Stade D Ebimpe on January 18, 2024 in Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Fulham and Super Eagles defender, Calvin Chinedu Bassey, has opened up on his time at Ajax, revealing he stills reaches out to some of his ex-teammates, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 25-year-old versatile defender joined the Dutch giants ahead of the 2022/2023 season from SPFL side, Rangers, and he immediately became a first team regular, playing 32 games and scoring one goal.

Bassey moved to Ajax for £20m from Rangers, a record fee at the time, but the following season, he joined Fulham for £19.3m, signing a four-year deal.

Calvin Bassey of Ajax during the TOTO KNVB Cup final between PSV and Ajax at Feyenoord Stadium de Kuip on April 30, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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In an interview with Viaplay sports Nederland, the left-footer revealed he misses Ajax as a club, and life in the city of Amsterdam.

“Yeah, I actually do you know. I do a bit, it was nice. I miss the boys, we had a good team, a nice team, all nice guys.

”Obviously, I still see some of them here in the UK. Timber [Jurrien], Kudus [Mohammed], Edson [Alvarez], yeah, so it’s okay,” the former Leicester City defended mentioned.

️ Calvin Bassey: “Ik mis Ajax wel een beetje, heb nog vaak contact met de jongens” ❤️#PremierLeague #Fulham #Ajax pic.twitter.com/sAzb9jWc7m

— Viaplay Sport Nederland (@viaplaysportnl) February 14, 2025

 Calvin Bassey of Fulham during the Leicester City FC v Fulham FC English Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, England. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
Additionally, Bassey admitted he stays in touch with his former teammates, highlighting the bond he shared in Ajax despite spending just a year at the club.

“Yeah, we text each other. We still speak. I still talk to all the boys there.

“Looking back on my time there, I think it was alright. It was a year to learn, to improve. I was able to play fourty games, able to play Champions League. So for me, it was decent,” the 2023 AFCON finalist concluded.

Fulham v Ipswich Town Premier League, Calvin Bassey at full time during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London UK. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
Bassey has played all but one of Fulham’s games in the English Premier League this season, missing his side’s clash against Liverpool due to a suspension. The game ended in a 2-2 draw at Anfield.

 

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Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria. With a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

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