Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is close to joining Ajax on a short-term contract that will last until the end of the current season. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder, who was released by Tottenham in June after his contract expired, is set to return to the Netherlands, where he previously played for Brighton before his move to Spurs. Bissouma is expected to sign with Ajax in the coming days, with the deal including an option to extend his stay by an additional 12 months if both parties agree. Bissouma joined Tottenham in 2022 in a high-profile transfer from Brighton, making 111 appearances for the north London club over two seasons. However, his time at Spurs was marred by disciplinary issues, most notably in August 2025 when then-manager Thomas Frank excluded him from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup match against Paris St-Germain due to repeated instances of arriving late for training and matches. This incident marked a turning point in his relationship with the club. In his final season with Tottenham, Bissouma made 11 appearances, all in the Premier League, as the team struggled with form and finished 17th for the second consecutive year. His departure from the club was not unexpected, given the ongoing concerns about his professionalism and commitment. Now, he is looking to reignite his career with Ajax, a club known for giving players a chance to prove themselves in the Eredivisie, the top-tier league in the Netherlands. Bissouma is currently in Amsterdam finalizing the details of his move, which is expected to be confirmed shortly. If the deal goes through, he will be the latest player to make a short-term move to Ajax, a common practice in European football for players seeking to stay active and maintain their fitness and form during the final months of the season.