Ajax have signed Georgia striker Georges Mikautadze from French club Metz for a fee of around 16 million euros, the Dutch club announced, writes Barron’s.

French-born Mikautadze, 22, has agreed a 5-year contract in the Dutch capital after playing a pivotal role in Metz’s promotion to Ligue 1 promotion last season.

“I’m very proud. Everybody knows what the name Ajax means in football. I did not hesitate for a second to come to the club”, - Mikautadze said in a video on Ajax’s website.

He started his professional career with Metz in 2019, before joining Belgian side Seraing on loan. Mikautadze returned to Metz in 2022 where he became their top scorer with 23 goals in 37 appearances before the club’s promotion to the French top-flight. He has scored twice in Metz’s first three games in Ligue 1 this term as well as providing one assist.