Black Stars winger Kamaldeen Sulemana’s anticipated transfer from Southampton to Ajax Amsterdam has been called off, according to Italian football insider Fabrizio Romano. The transfer, which was initially reported to be under review by FIFA after Ajax filed documents in the final minutes of the transfer window, has now collapsed.

Sulemana, who was seen as a potential replacement for Steven Bergwijn following his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, will remain at Southampton. The Ghanaian international has yet to play in the 2024-2025 season due to an injury, which also sidelined him from the Black Stars’ 2025 AFCON qualifiers.