Defender Calvin Bassey has pledged to shut out the Ajax critics - with a sceptic now calling for the Dutch side to cash in on the former Rangers star.
Boss John Heitinga has dropped the 23-year-old to the bench after taking over from Alfred Schreuder as he looks to get the Eredivise title charge back on track, coming on at half-time during the 3-1 win over Waalwijk. The Nigeria international has been heavily criticised since his £19million move from Ibrox to Dutch football, after playing a starring role in Rangers run to last season's Europa League final.
Sceptics have put the valuation of the player under the microscope, but Bassey insisted he remained fully focussed on learning the Ajax style despite the growing list of Dutch detractors. Speaking to ESPN about the criticism, Bassey said: “I want to better understand Ajax’s style and adapt myself to it. I want the style to suit me more.
