Bobson sold, Hersi loaned out to NAC Breda

02 July: Ajax.nl has confirmed the transfer of 20 year-old left winger, Kevin Bobson, to Eredivisie side NAC from Breda. Ajax and NAC have already reached an agreement. NAC and Bobson are currently working out the formal details. The contract will be officially signed later this week.

Bobson only played eight games for Ajax-1 and had a contract through June, 2003. Ajax coach, Co Adriaanse, wanted Bobson to move to Ajax' First Divison satellite club, Haarlem, but Bobson refused to go. He was banned from Adriaanse's A-squad and was told to go at the end of the season. No details have been revealed about the transfer fee.

18 year-old central midfielder, Youssouf Hersi, will join Bobson in moving to Breda, albeit on a one year loan. Hersi also played eight games for Ajax-1 so far, but was deemed not quite ready for the job yet. Adriaanse initially wanted him to play for Haarlem for a while, but later sustained Hersi's request to find an Eredivisie club instead. SC Heerenveen was said to be interested in having Hersi for one season, but this was never confirmed.

At NAC, one of the Bobson's competitors for a position in the starting line-up is Ajax veteran Bryan Roy (31), also a left footed forward.

Last week, technical director Leo Beenhakker who will not be part of this season's first selection. After left back, Tom Sier, Kevin Bobson is the second one leaving. (MP)

Sources: Ajax.nl