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Ajax Amsterdam has spent a lot of money on Sébastien Haller.
At 22.5 million euros, the French striker is not only the most expensive entry in the club's history, but also the entire Eredivisie.
Logically, those in charge of Haller hoped for many goals, but the club now apparently has to do without that.
At least in the Europa League.
Because when the squad was nominated for the European Cup, there was a fatal mistake.
The ex-Frankfurter as a record purchase is missing from the list of the traditional Dutch club, which had to be submitted to Uefa.
Ajax speaks of "administrative error"
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“It's an administrative mistake, something with computers.
Put a tick or not.
Something went wrong.
He was on the list as normal.
We will do all we can to convince Uefa of this, ”said a contrite coach Erik ten Hag, according to the media, at a press conference on Thursday.
Haller shone in the first six games for Ajax with six goal participations
Credit: AFP / MAURICE VAN STEEN
Together with sports director Marc Overmars, he is ultimately responsible.
"This mistake was not made on purpose, but of course it is incredibly annoying for Haller."
Haller moved from West Ham United to Ajax in January for € 22.5 million.
According to the internet portal “NU.nl”, never before has a Dutch club paid such a high amount for a player.
Haller is only allowed to play in the league
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According to an Ajax spokesman, the club is trying to clarify with the Dutch football association KNVB and the European Football Union how the breakdown could occur.
If Haller is no longer allowed to move up on the squad list, the 26-year-old will be missing in the knockout phase of the Europa League.
On February 18, ten Hag's team will play the first leg of the round of 32 away at Lille OSC.
"Sébastien Haller is incredibly disappointed, but he is also realistic," said ten Hag: "He knows that the mistake was not made on purpose." Haller can now only score goals in the Dutch league.
After 20 matchdays, Ajax is seven points ahead of first place.