SS Lazio are on the verge of completing the signing of Dutch midfielder Kenneth Ina Dorothea Taylor from Ajax, with all parties agreeing to a deal reported to be €15 million plus €2 million in add-ons.
The 23-year-old is scheduled to travel to Rome tonight ahead of medical tests on Friday, after which he is expected to sign a long-term contract with Lazio, keeping him at the club until 2030. The move is seen as a strategic reinforcement in Lazio’s midfield following the departure of Mattéo Guendouzi to Fenerbahçe.
Taylor, a product of Ajax’s prestigious youth academy, has impressed with his technical ability, vision, and versatility, making him one of the Netherlands’ most promising midfield talents. Lazio officials believe he can make an immediate impact, adding both energy and creativity to the squad as they aim to strengthen their challenge in Serie A and European competitions this season.
The transfer also reflects Ajax’s strategy of rewarding immediate financial return while providing performance-related incentives, with the structure of the deal benefiting both clubs. Lazio fans are expected to welcome the arrival of a young, dynamic midfielder who could be a key figure for years to come.
