Simon Adingra has reached a personal agreement to join Ajax Amsterdam on loan, with Sunderland and the Dutch club expected to complete the administrative paperwork on Tuesday, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The move would give the 24-year-old Ivory Coast international an opportunity to rebuild his momentum after an inconsistent 2025/26 season split between the Premier League and France. Ajax regard Adingra as an ideal addition who fits the club’s footballing philosophy.
Adingra spent the first part of the campaign with Sunderland, making 15 appearances and recording one goal and one assist. He then moved to AS Monaco on loan, where his output improved to three goals and two assists across 17 matches.
Sunderland signed Adingra in the summer of 2025 after he had spent two years with Brighton. During his time at Brighton, the winger played 73 matches, scoring 12 goals and providing five assists.
The Ivory Coast international first made his name at FC Nordsjaelland before moving to England in 2022. A switch to Ajax would now see him begin a new chapter in the Netherlands and experience the Dutch top flight for the first time.
Adingra is currently valued at €22m. His contract with Sunderland runs until 2030, while his reported annual salary in England is €2,130,952, equivalent to 1,385,118,800 FCFA.
The proposed loan comes as Sunderland prepare for their third match of the English league season against Brentford. Betting company 1xbet lists Sunderland at odds of 5.50 to win, with a draw priced at 4.20 and Brentford rated at 1.55.
Ajax’s interest reflects a desire to add a wide player capable of operating within their possession-based approach, while Adingra would be hoping for regular football and a more consistent run of form. His spell at AS Monaco produced stronger statistics than his opening period at Sunderland, but the next stage of his career is expected to take place in Amsterdam if the clubs complete the required documentation.
The prospective move would also temporarily interrupt Adingra’s time at Sunderland, where he remains under contract for the next four years. His performances in the Netherlands could therefore play an important part in determining his position when he returns to the English club.